Tower
“August 1, 1966, was the day our innocence was shattered.”
Synopsis
Combining archival footage with rotoscopic animation, Tower reveals the action-packed untold stories of the witnesses, heroes and survivors of America's first mass school shooting, when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tower – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-22
Top Cast
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Violett Beane
Claire Wilson James
Chris Doubek
Allen Crum
Blair Jackson
Houston McCoy
Louie Arnette
Ramiro "Ray" Martinez
Josephine McAdam
Rita Starpattern
Aldo Ordoñez
Aleck Hernandez Jr.
Seamus Bolivar-Ochoa
John "Artly" Fox
Monty Muir
Neal Spelce
Cole Bee Wilson
Tom Eckman
Vicky Illk
Brenda Bell
Anthony Martinez
Lee "Junior" Zamora
Rebecca Beegle
Comforting Woman
Ron Pippin
Phil Miller
Timothy Lucas
Kent Kirkley
Karen Davidson
Margaret C. Berry
Jeremy Brown
Jerry Day
Cole Bresnehen
James Love
Tyler Mager
Student With Rifle
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 4, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$102K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Maitland
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Maitland, Sarah Wilson
- Original Score
- Osei Essed
- Original Title
- Tower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $102K
- Production Studios
- Independent Lens, Go-Valley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Maitland
Keith Maitland, Sarah Wilson
Osei Essed
Austin Reedy
Keith Maitland, Megan Gilbride, Susan Thomson, Louis Black, Sarah Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Osei Essed
Original Music Composer
Keith Maitland
Director
Keith Maitland
Writer
Austin Reedy
Editor
Keith Maitland
Producer
Megan Gilbride
Producer
Susan Thomson
Producer
Sarah Wilson
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower about?
Combining archival footage with rotoscopic animation, Tower reveals the action-packed untold stories of the witnesses, heroes and survivors of America's first mass school shooting, when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.
Who directed Tower?
Tower was directed by Keith Maitland.
Who stars in Tower?
The principal cast of Tower includes Violett Beane, Chris Doubek, Blair Jackson, Louie Arnette, Josephine McAdam.
When was Tower released and how long is it?
Tower was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did Tower make at the box office?
Tower grossed $102K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower was composed by Osei Essed.