The Batman Shootings
Synopsis
The premiere of The Dark Knight Rises was the big event in Aurora, Colorado. So popular with young cinema-goers, the city's theatre complex put on an extra showing. But minutes into the film, lone gunman James Holmes, dressed as the Joker, entered the room and started firing indiscriminately. Twelve people died, many more were injured. This documentary tells the life story of Holmes, of his victims and speaks to survivors.
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Mass Gun Shooting at Batman premiere in Aurora - Amateur Footage
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-07-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Booth, James Gurden
- Original Title
- The Batman Shootings
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Mentorn Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Booth, James Gurden
Gabriel Edvy, Myles Richardson
Jim Booth, James Gurden, Fiona Campbell, Steve Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Edvy
Editor
Myles Richardson
Editor
Jim Booth
Producer
Jim Booth
Director
James Gurden
Director
James Gurden
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Batman Shootings about?
The premiere of The Dark Knight Rises was the big event in Aurora, Colorado. So popular with young cinema-goers, the city's theatre complex put on an extra showing. But minutes into the film, lone gunman James Holmes, dressed as the Joker, entered the room and started firing indiscriminately. Twelve people died, many more were injured. This documentary tells the life story of Holmes, of his victims and speaks to survivors.
Who directed The Batman Shootings?
The Batman Shootings was directed by Jim Booth, James Gurden.
Who stars in The Batman Shootings?
The principal cast of The Batman Shootings includes Amal Fashanu, James Holmes.
When was The Batman Shootings released and how long is it?
The Batman Shootings was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Batman Shootings?
The Batman Shootings holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).