Playing Columbine(2008)
A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together.
Playing Columbine Synopsis
Chronicles the history of the game "Super Columbine Massacre RPG!." The film traces back the 16-bit role-playing game to its inception, through the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in which the game was singled out by the media as a "murder simulator" that "trained" the shooter, and finally the game's removal from the list of finalists at the Slamdance 2007 Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition - prompting half the entries and a sponsor to pull out of the festival in protest. Written by tolka
Playing Columbine (2008) is a documentary film directed by Danny Ledonne, released on November 7, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, Jenova Chen and Stephen Colbert. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Ledonne
- Budget:
- $12,000
- Status:
- Released
Playing Columbine (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Playing Columbine before you stream it.
Playing Columbine Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Peter Baxter
Peter Baxter
as Self
- Ian Bogost
Ian Bogost
as Self - Game Designer, Professor
- Jenova Chen
Jenova Chen
as Self - Game Designer
Stephen Colbert
as Self (archive footage)
Kevin DiNovis
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Alum
- Brian Flemming
Brian Flemming
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Juror
Tom Fulp
as Self - Game Designer and Webmaster
Dan Mirvish
as Self - Co-Founder of Slamdance
Key crew
Directed by Danny Ledonne.
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Playing Columbine Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Playing Columbine – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing Columbine online?
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Playing Columbine (2008) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Playing Columbine?
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The main cast of Playing Columbine (2008) includes Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, Jenova Chen, Stephen Colbert and Kevin DiNovis. The film was directed by Danny Ledonne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing Columbine released?
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Playing Columbine was released on November 7, 2008 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Playing Columbine worth watching?
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Playing Columbine (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing Columbine?
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Yes. The official Playing Columbine trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.