Raising a School Shooter
Synopsis
As the disaster of yet another school shooting hits, some parents are faced with a brutal fact: their child was the one pulling the trigger. Jeff Williams is the father of Andy, who in 2001, at the age of 15, shot and killed two classmates and wounded 13 other students. Andy, 25 at the time of filming, is now serving life in prison. Clarence Elliot’s son Nicholas shot and killed his teacher and wounded another in 1988. He too is serving life in prison. Sue Klebold’s son Dylan was one of the two teenagers behind the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, one of the deadliest school shootings in history. Dylan ended the shooting by committing suicide. Through the three parents' deeply personal stories and raw, honest testimony, the film explores multiple themes that emerge from terrible tragedies - guilt, failure, responsibility, sorrow, friendship and love.
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Raising a School Shooter trailer | CPH:DOX 2021
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-24
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- Director
- Frida Barkfors, Lasse Barkfors
- Original Title
- Raising a School Shooter
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Denmark, France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Final Cut for Real, BBC Storyville
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Frida Barkfors, Lasse Barkfors
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Frida Barkfors
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Lasse Barkfors
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What is Raising a School Shooter about?
As the disaster of yet another school shooting hits, some parents are faced with a brutal fact: their child was the one pulling the trigger. Jeff Williams is the father of Andy, who in 2001, at the age of 15, shot and killed two classmates and wounded 13 other students. Andy, 25 at the time of filming, is now serving life in prison. Clarence Elliot’s son Nicholas shot and killed his teacher and wounded another in 1988. He too is serving life in prison. Sue Klebold’s son Dylan was one of the two teenagers behind the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, one of the deadliest school shootings in history. Dylan ended the shooting by committing suicide. Through the three parents' deeply personal stories and raw, honest testimony, the film explores multiple themes that emerge from terrible tragedies - guilt, failure, responsibility, sorrow, friendship and love.
Who directed Raising a School Shooter?
Raising a School Shooter was directed by Frida Barkfors, Lasse Barkfors.
Who stars in Raising a School Shooter?
The principal cast of Raising a School Shooter includes Jeff Williams, Sue Klebold, Clarence Elliot.
When was Raising a School Shooter released and how long is it?
Raising a School Shooter was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.