Raising a School Shooter
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Raising a School Shooter is a documentary/crime film. directed by Frida Barkfors. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jeff Williams, Sue Klebold, and Clarence Elliot
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Final Cut for Real
- BBC Storyville
Frequently Asked Questions
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 th...
Who directed Raising a School Shooter?
Raising a School Shooter was directed by Frida Barkfors.
How long is Raising a School Shooter?
Raising a School Shooter has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Raising a School Shooter released?
Raising a School Shooter was released on April 21, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raising a School Shooter?
The main cast of Raising a School Shooter includes Jeff Williams, Sue Klebold, Clarence Elliot.