The deformities within
Grown-ups tell ugly children that beauty is on the inside, then pray the kids survive their own plainness. We cajole teens through passing pimples, try to hide our surprise and distaste of deformity.
Canadian Chris Landreth's Oscar-winning short animated film
"Ryan" is now available for rent through the
National Film Board. Its adults physically reflect the psychic pain of life. And it's beautiful.