In the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre that took the lives of 20 first graders and their teachers, local clergymen Father Bob Weiss receives a letter from a fellow priest in Dunblane, Scotland, whose community suffered an eerily similar fate in 1996. From across the Atlantic, the two priests forge a poignant bond through the shared experience of trauma and healing.
Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane (2018) is a documentary film directed by Kim A. Snyder, released on September 28, 2018 with a runtime of 23m. It stars Father Bob Weiss and Father Basil O’Sullivan. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
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Directed by Kim A. Snyder, produced by Kim A. Snyder and Maria Cuomo Cole.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 14 ratings.
This documentary explores emotional parallels between two tragedies through the eyes of pastors rather than victims’ families, which weakens the impact and clarity of its message. While touching, the film struggles to deliver a focused lesson, especially regarding gun control, despite its promising concept. Greater emphasis on the victims’ experiences could have made it more powerful. Read the full review here:…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The main cast of Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane (2018) includes Father Bob Weiss and Father Basil O’Sullivan. The film was directed by Kim A. Snyder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane was released on September 28, 2018 and runs for 23m.
Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane (2018) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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