sharisep Review of We Are Columbine

We Are Columbine (2018)

A Must See Film For Anyone Affected by Mass Shootings and Related Traumas

[10/10 · 23 September 2019]

I have been counseling survivors of all types of trauma for over 20 years. From the moment this film started I felt my heart fill up with emotion and I did not want it to end. Each of the survivors featured in this film told their story and explained very well the long term impact of trauma. Students and a teacher present during the shooting spoke about the importance of dealing with the loss, fear and grief that followed them for years. While their stories are painful and scary, there were many moments of hope and affirmation. I already recommended this film to some of my patients. Anyone who has suffered from survivors guilt, PTSD or unimaginable loss will find comfort in watching "We Are Columbine." By the end of the film I felt connected to each of the characters. This is a film that needs to be shown around the world to teachers, parents, survivors and family members with loved ones suffering from PTSD. Shari Botwin, LCSW and Author of "Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing," (Rowman & Littlefield, November 8, 2019)