Thoughts & Prayers
“Is the new normal... normal?”
2025•R•1h 28m•5.7•Released
Documentary
In a dystopic America, children are taught how to prepare for school shootings through elaborate drills. Yet what are intended as self-defense mechanisms are themselves deeply traumatic for students, parents, educators, and entire communities.
Director
Zackary Canepari
Languages
English
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Production
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Company
Tony Tina
Producer
Claire Read
Producer
Gary Kout
Producer
Jessica Dimmock
Producer
Zackary Canepari
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