First time leaving a review after using IMBD since the site went up. I will admit I rented this documentary with the hopes of hearing all the gory details. You can't blame us for wanting a peak inside such a horrific tragedy because at the end we turn off our TVs and think "wow glad that wasn't me"; however, let me say this documentary had the same exact feeling in a much deeper way without the need of the details. These survivors are not only survivors because of the shooting but because of the wrath that came afterwards. No one cares to dissect or look into it because they're too fixated on learning their pain DURING the occurrence so in a sick sadistic way they can mentally put themselves there. Most of the people interviewed have not spoken about the occurrence since the day it happened and it's so important to listen to what they have to say because it teaches you a lot more than knowing one of the killer's pet's name or hobbies. The perpetrators were not named once- which i applaud. The victims lost were not individually mentioned because the whole purpose is they were ALL victims, that's the whole point. I live 30 mins from Parkland, FL- I was fixated on asking how, why, it's 2018 how can this happen? Well this documentary shows you that it's out of everyone's control- what matters is what happens afterwards. One of the wives of an interviewee was mentioned that she asks her children every night before bed "is there something you'll like to talk about? Maybe something you have questions about in your mind?" And that's so powerful- if you want a change stop chasing the gory or looking into the killer's history to try to find answers, start by working in your own circle and asking people "Are you ok?" And actually listen. Loved this message- We are Columbine will forever represent power and unity.
Review of We Are Columbine
