Raising A School Shooter
Documentary
As the disaster of yet another school shooting hits, some parents are faced with a brutal fact: their child that was the one pulling the trigger. In this film we meet parents from different places and backgrounds, with different stories and experiences – and with one thing in common.
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Three parents share their stories. Jeff Williams is the father of Andy, who in 2001, then 15, shot and killed two classmates and wounded thirteen other students. Andy is serving 25- to life in prison. Clarence Elliot’s son Nicholas shot and killed his teacher and wounded another teacher in 1988 and 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 deeply personal and honest stories they share with us, the film explores themes like guilt, denial, failure and responsibility, harassment, sorrow, friendship and love.
Director
Frida Barkfors & Lasse Barkfors
Producer
Anne Köhncke
Produced by
Final Cut For Real ApS
Format
58 mins. & 71 mins.
Release
2021
Awards & festivals
Winner
NORDISK PANORAMA
2021
Raising A School Shooter at festivals
IDFA, Netherlands - 2021
Doc Lounge, Sweden - 2021