Blackbird

Blackbird (2012)

Not Rated 12 Jun 2013 • Drama • 1h 43m
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This is a film about a troubled teen, Sean Randall, who is falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario. It all begins when an unlikely bond forms between Sean (Connor Jessup) and a preppy teenage girl named Deanna Roy (Alexia Fast). Deanna's boyfriend is deeply threatened by Sean and Deanna's friendship, resulting in a violent confrontation. Seeking to protect himself, Sean issues a death threat online - and is swiftly arrested. When the police raid Sean's home, they find rifles, shotguns, knives and ammunition - all property of Sean's father Ricky (Michael Buie), an avid hunter. They also find a supposed "hit list" with twenty names of people who have tormented Sean. The authorities and the media proclaim another Columbine has been narrowly averted, and soon Sean faces a terrifying imprisonment in a youth detention facility. Sean's only hope is to overcome his dark image, and prove his innocence to Deanna and to his community.

Jason Buxton
Director
Noel S. Baker, Amnon Buchbinder, Jason Buxton
Writer
Connor Jessup, Alexia Fast, Michael Buie
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 9 wins & 5 nominations
Country: Canada
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7.0

IMDb (1723 votes)
57%
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