"Yelling to the Sky" is a 2011 American drama written and directed by Victoria Mahoney. The movie depicts the lives of two biracial female siblings struggling to survive in an unstable environment. Sweetness, the younger sibling, is bullied, stands as a victim and witness to her alcoholic father’s abuse towards her mentally ill mother, and is a witness to the murder of her friend Roland. Sweetness’ life spirals downward as she adopts the role of a fearless, apathetic, and rebellious teenager who is seeking to find solace through maladaptive behaviors. As the film concludes, Sweetness turns a new leaf. She develops a new heart and a new attitude, choosing to reconcile differences with her bully and her father, alter her social circle, and attend college.

"Yelling to the Sky" offers a storyline fitting for individual and group counseling. “Yelling to the Sky” displays the harmful effects of unhealthy behaviors such as bullying, violence, drug activity, gang involvement, impulsivity, and unhealthy decision-making. The film also shows the power of resilience, love, support, forgiveness, and reconciliation. An individual or group who watches “Yelling to the Sky” will explore grief and loss, whether it involves the physical, mental, or emotional loss of a friend or loved one, the importance of building healthy relationships, the ability to regain strength after an abusive relationship, and the power of redefining oneself and his/her destiny. “Yelling to the Sky,” offers a realistic view of struggle and success.