Parents' Guide to The Student Body

This inspiring documentary follows how one determined high schooler stands up to politicians and school officials to complain about what she considers unnecessary BMI screenings in schools. Although the film acknowledges that obesity is a real national crisis, Webber's stance is that notifying students that they're over or underweight based solely on BMI is unfair and cruel. Despite her obvious (and understandable) bias on the subject, based on her friend's experiences, Webber also speaks to those who support the screenings and believe the notifications could help parents follow up with physicians and nutritionists to address their children's weight issues.

Of course, the majority of The Student Body consists of interviews with those in favor of getting rid of the BMI notification letters, as well as with students and parents who've been hurt by receiving the letters. And a large part of the story involves Webber attempting to track down a particular state senator who refuses to meet with her in person and wants to answer questions via email. Just when you think Webber is going to give up (the senator's staff is obviously frustrated with her persistent demands for face time), she persists and lands the biggest interview of the movie. The film is a tribute to student journalism and the power of investigative reporting, and Webber is clearly a talented young documentarian.