Madison D. Coates

The Yunion, in association with TBOP Media, presents "Sticks and Stones," a film that chronicles the unpredictable world of teenagers by shedding light on a prevalent, long-standing, multi-generational issue that every young person in America faces today called "BULLYING!" Bullying has steadily become more problematic in the lives of our youth, and its deep-rooted effects negatively impact our young people by causing them shame, fear, sleep difficulties, anxiety, depression, avoidance and withdrawal issues, and unintended stress on both ill-treated youth and their family on so many levels, to name a few.

When the disappearance of a local girl overshadows the abduction of another, the guilt-ridden mother of the first girl takes it upon herself to uncover the truth, leading her into a dangerous web of jealousy, deception, and police corruption. This tense thriller explores the depths of a mother's love, the power of community, and the harsh realities of living under the spotlight of a small-town scandal. —Janaya Black