Notes from Dunblane: Lesson from a School Shooting

2018

Action / Documentary / History

4
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 80% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 6.1/10 10 464 464

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Plot summary

In the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre that took the lives of 20 first graders and their teachers, local clergymen Father Bob Weiss receives a letter from a fellow priest in Dunblane, Scotland, whose community suffered an eerily similar fate in 1996. From across the Atlantic, the two priests forge a poignant bond through the shared experience of trauma and healing.

Director

Kim A. Snyder Photo
Kim A. Snyder

Top cast

Barack Obama Photo
Barack Obama as Self - 44th U.S. President
Basil O'Sullivan Photo
Basil O'Sullivan as Self - Pastor
Bob Weiss Photo
Bob Weiss as Self - Pastor
Luisa Ciccu Photo
Luisa Ciccu as Self - Teacher
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12 hr 22 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by natmavila 7 / 10

An Ode to Priests and a Desire for More

This documentary was okay, but it left me wanting more. The subject matter is undeniably heavy, and the film does a decent job of addressing it. However, I couldn't help but feel that it should have been longer to explore the depths of the emotional aftermath of such a tragic event. It's not every day you come across a documentary that tackles this kind of sensitive topic, so it had the potential for greatness.One standout aspect was the portrayal of priests as pillars of the community during such a challenging time. It's refreshing to see them depicted as genuinely supportive figures, providing comfort and guidance to the affected individuals. In a world where clergy often get a bad rap, it's heartwarming to witness their positive impact. So, while "Lessons from a School Shooting" may fall short in some areas, it's worth a watch for its unique perspective on the role of priests in times of intense hardship.
Reviewed by kosmasp 5 / 10

Lessons (not) learned

A very brief and short documentary that could have put some light on the gun debate/reform many (if not all) Americans wish for. In light of the recent tragedy in New Zealand (a mass shooting that was born out of hate against a religion different than the one the shooter believes in), the people in power there will not build a wall, but rather get strong gun laws.Now this obviously could not included this, but not just I realized the missed potential in the documentary. It's a short, but you could do more than show how politicians reacted or what they said after the mass shootings. And while I highly doubt that America will get the gun restrictions they desperately need, at least in my lifetime, the documentary still could have put a spot light on that. As it is and because it is just over 20 minutes, it is ok - which you can take either way I guess. Thoughts and prayers to the survivors and those affected - but those alone will not help the inevitable next tragedy from happening
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