Playing Columbine
"A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together."
Originally released in 2008. Playing Columbine is a documentary film. directed by Danny Ledonne.
Starring Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, and Jenova Chen
Synopsis
Chronicles the history of the game "Super Columbine Massacre RPG!." The film traces back the 16-bit role-playing game to its inception, through the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in which the game was singled out by the media as a "murder simulator" that "trained" the shooter, and finally the game's removal from the list of finalists at the Slamdance 2007 Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition - prompting half the entries and a sponsor to pull out of the festival in protest. Written by tolka
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Budget
$12K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Peter Baxter
as Self
Ian Bogost
as Self - Game Designer, Professor
Jenova Chen
as Self - Game Designer
Stephen Colbert
as Self (archive footage)
Kevin DiNovis
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Alum
Brian Flemming
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Juror
Tom Fulp
as Self - Game Designer and Webmaster
Dan Mirvish
as Self - Co-Founder of Slamdance
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing Columbine about?
Chronicles the history of the game "Super Columbine Massacre RPG!." The film traces back the 16-bit role-playing game to its inception, through the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in which the game...
Who directed Playing Columbine?
Playing Columbine was directed by Danny Ledonne.
How long is Playing Columbine?
Playing Columbine has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Playing Columbine released?
Playing Columbine was released on November 7, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing Columbine?
The main cast of Playing Columbine includes Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, Jenova Chen, Stephen Colbert, Kevin DiNovis.