5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids
Synopsis
When a child gets hold of a loaded handgun, someone often dies. Last year, 24,000 Americans lost their lives to handguns...and 3,600 of them were children. This profoundly disturbing documentary tells the stories of five handguns that killed five children--and how their deaths might have been prevented.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Guttentag, Vince DiPersio
- Original Title
- 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag
Bill Guttentag, Vince DiPersio
Sheila Nevins, Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag
Department Leadership Roster
Vince DiPersio
Director
Bill Guttentag
Writer
Bill Guttentag
Director
Vince DiPersio
Writer
Vince DiPersio
Producer
Bill Guttentag
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids about?
When a child gets hold of a loaded handgun, someone often dies. Last year, 24,000 Americans lost their lives to handguns...and 3,600 of them were children. This profoundly disturbing documentary tells the stories of five handguns that killed five children--and how their deaths might have been prevented.
Who directed 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids?
5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids was directed by Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag.
Who stars in 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids?
The principal cast of 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids includes Beau Bridges.
When was 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids released and how long is it?
5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids?
5 American Handguns - 5 American Kids holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).