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Surviving Sandy Hook

Synopsis

This documentary follows three Newtown families as they rebuild their lives after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. Over a year, we follow families of victims, and survivors. Some are taking the lead in community healing, others advocate for a change in gun laws; all are seeking healing. In their journey, some venture out of their ‘safe’ suburban community with new eyes:- engaging with black urban America; youth from all walks of life coming together to make change; gun proponents; prisoners incarcerated for violent crimes. This film shows the audience how even amidst such a horrific event, people find a way to survive, and brings a unique perspective to the ongoing gun debate.
A film about grief, hope, love and guns.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Director
Jezza Neumann
Producer
Sarah Foudy
Executive Producer
Brian Woods
Editor
Jezza Neumann, Daniel Goddard, Brian Woods
Composer
Jamie Perera

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

True Vision Productions

49A Oxford Road South
Chiswick
London
W4 3DD

Sales Company

DRG

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