http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGXfZFlb46U
This is a 1974 short film produced by Brigham Young University. It is based on a story by Jean Mizer with screenplay by Carol Lynn Pearson. It tells the story of a teenager who passes away in the snow. As the title implies, he was a Cipher, a nothing. The movie presents his step-father as emotionally abusive and controlling. It makes you want to reach into the TV and slap him across the back of the head, wake up!
The author of the story, Jean Mizer, makes a commitment to herself to be on the lookout for those who sometimes fall through the cracks. I am not a teacher, but even so, it leaves you with a desire to do better in your endeavors. In my case the be more courteous and available for those who might call on the phone.
The original story of Jean Mizer is available here.
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