Project Detail

Surviving Sandy Hook

Name: Surviving Sandy Hook
Director: Jezza Neumann
Released: 2015
Duration: 90 mins

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

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

True Vision Productions

49A Oxford Road South
Chiswick
London
W4 3DD

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