'We just wanted to make sure that they had ... resources to tell that story properly,' Trevor Project interim CEO tells MTV News.
By John Mitchell
Daniel Roebuck and Max Adler in the "On My Way" episode of "Glee"
Photo: Fox
Tuesday night's winter finale of "Glee" tackled the difficult topic of teen bullying and suicide. David Karofsky (Max Adler) — who bullied Kurt (Chris Colfer) because of his sexuality only to be revealed later as gay himself — tried to kill himself after teammates at his new school discovered the football player was gay and viciously harassed him verbally and online.
Karofsky's attempt was unsuccessful but it brought the subject to the forefront for all of the characters. And while the show's decision to take on the topic was bold, the portrayal has inspired a mixed reaction.
Among the viewers who felt the topic was handled deftly and with great care is David McFarland,...
By John Mitchell
Daniel Roebuck and Max Adler in the "On My Way" episode of "Glee"
Photo: Fox
Tuesday night's winter finale of "Glee" tackled the difficult topic of teen bullying and suicide. David Karofsky (Max Adler) — who bullied Kurt (Chris Colfer) because of his sexuality only to be revealed later as gay himself — tried to kill himself after teammates at his new school discovered the football player was gay and viciously harassed him verbally and online.
Karofsky's attempt was unsuccessful but it brought the subject to the forefront for all of the characters. And while the show's decision to take on the topic was bold, the portrayal has inspired a mixed reaction.
Among the viewers who felt the topic was handled deftly and with great care is David McFarland,...
- 2/22/2012
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