child suicide

12 movies and shows

The Damned

Thu, 30 Oct 1969

In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.

6th-grader Terkel begins experiencing a streak of bad luck after sitting on a black spider. His teacher dies and is replaced by the strange Justin. At home, Terkel's Uncle Stewart erupts in sporadic fits of rage, and at school Terkel is bullied by two boys after they learn that fat Doris likes him. On a school camping trip, Terkel begins receiving death threats and must figure out who wants to kill him.

Childhood 2.0

Wed, 26 Aug 2020

For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation's mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is Childhood 2.0.

Almost Thirteen

Wed, 01 Jan 2020

A father’s heartfelt plea to have lifesaving talks with pre-teens and teens comes after his 12-year-old son’s suicide from COVID-related isolation.

Highway to the Moon

Sat, 31 May 2025

Follows the experiences of young Black men whose lives have been abruptly snatched away. Micah is a young man who finds himself in the Inbetween, a mysterious realm between life and death, after his life is suddenly cut short. As he journeys through this liminal space, guided by a group of other young men, they confront what it means to be a Black boy in today’s society, weaving together a narrative of resilience and self-discovery, in order to ultimately empower each other to embrace empathy, mutual compassion and self-worth.

Transgender Nuclear Suicide Sojourner

Fri, 28 Jul 2023

Lies can kill. Transgender Nuclear Suicide Sojourner is an exploration of propaganda, lies, and the overwhelming urge to end it all.

Love & Suicide

Sun, 16 Jul 2006

When pretty but troubled Kaye moves to New Orleans from Atlanta with her mother and little brother, she forges a special friendship with Emily, a rebellious high school senior with troubles of her own. They become instant best friends, and begin spending all their free time together. Emily even helps Kaye run away from home. The girls' mothers do not approve of their relationship, and Emily's mother accuses her of associating to closely with a corrupted and confused young girl.

Endless Bullying: The Story of Maryana

Tue, 08 Feb 2022

Maryana came to the conclusion that she no longer wanted to live because the bullying became unbearable. Based on stories from her family, teachers, friends and classmates, we get an idea of who Maryana was and what kept her busy. All relatives have the same message: let's learn from this and ensure that this does not happen again in the future.

No Place in This World

Fri, 20 Oct 2017

A troubled home....A new school...Two sisters that are trying to survive a bad situation in a disconnected, self-centered world.

Kisalay

Thu, 18 Nov 2021

The societal study pressure throws a six year old fat girl into suicide at Balarampur during COVID-19 Pandemic. Is her incompetent father guilty?

A Final Phonecall

Fri, 15 Mar 2024

A boy lives the final moments of his life and gives one last phone call to his mum.

Dead Behind Bars

Thu, 24 Apr 2014

200 young people under 25 have died in custody since 1992 in England and Wales. This is the story of three of them; young men who died behind bars - told by the people who knew them best, it explores the flaws in the system and the lapses in care that contributed to their deaths.