Monday, November 26, 2018

Notes from Dunblane : Lesson from a School Shooting (2018)


Released April 14th in the US.
Filmed in New Jersey and Scotland.
The story : In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy which occurred December 14 , 2012 in Newtown , Connecticut , claiming the lives of 20 children and 6 adults , Irish priest Basil O'Sullivan sent an email to Newtown priest Bob Weiss.
Bob Weiss was dealing first hand  , along side his community with Newtown's loss.
Father O'Sullivan explained that 16 years ago , on March 13th of 1996 he dealt with a very similar situation in his community.
The two began corresponding through emails about their lives and experiences of the tragedies and soon a friendship grew.
On the anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy , Father Weiss invited Father O'Sullivan to attend the  remembrance ceremony.
With great honor , Father O'Sullivan attended.
Directed by Kim A Snyder
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

"You've got to recognize the need people have for each other."

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