“If I Tell You” — Screen the Film, Support Survivors
Watch the movie, explore the discussion guide, and help the young people in your life recognize trauma, understand healing, and practice compassion.
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About “If I Tell You”
“Suspenseful, tender, and lyrical.”
“If I Tell You” is a coming-of-age drama set in Northern Minnesota that follows Michael (Etienne Kellici) and his friends as they relish in the carefree joys of early adolescence. Then one day, Michael’s mom comes home with a black eye and a busted lip, but won’t talk about it. He’s desperate to know what happened, but his father Brian (Bill Heck) avoids him, his Granny (Carol Kane) shushes him, his usually resilient mother (Allison Miller) can’t get out of bed, and their neighbors Sam (Christopher Jackson) and Luisa (Carmela Zumbado) suspect Brian is the culprit. Directed by Tessa Blake.
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Watch “If I Tell You” — Together
“If I Tell You” contains mature themes and is best suited for viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexual violence is NOT depicted on-screen.
We encourage all viewers to save time for discussion after watching.
Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t protect young people. Talking does.
Get the “If I Tell You” Discussion Guide
Designed for middle-grade audiences and the adults who support them, this guide includes:
- Guidance on identifying trusted adults and finding support.
- Clear, age-appropriate definitions of consent, trauma, grooming, and allyship.
- Conversation prompts that center empathy and care.
- RAINN’s T.A.L.K. framework for supporting someone who shares something hard.
BONUS: Post-Film Panel Conversation
After the movie, stick around for a conversation about allyship and the role of community in supporting survivors. This panel of experts includes:
“If I Tell You” director Tessa Blake; psychologist Kenneth Feiner, PhD; citizen’s advocate and NFL football linebacker James Smith-Williams; parent advocate and educator Derrick Hurley, author of “Antiguan Justice: A Father’s Fight”; and host Jennifer Simmons Kaleba, RAINN vice president of communications.
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