'Happening' Explores the Horrors of Abortions Being Illegalized
I have no idea how getting an abortion is still not a basic right at this point, but that means the fight is far from over. So, films like Happening are ever-relevant.
DeKalb Elementary (2017)
Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
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Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Reed Van Dyk
In Theaters:3/11/2017
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Runtime:20 minutes
Studio:Off Road Productions
Cast
Reed Van Dyk
Director
Tarra Riggs
Cassandra Rice
Shinelle Azoroh
911 Dispatcher / Receptionist
Bo Mitchell
Steven Hall
Del Hunter-White
Dee
Champagne Powell
Devon
Mylika Davis
Mother
Peyton R. Perrine III
Darius
Levystein Lockett
Officer Williams
Lou Justice Johnson
Arresting Officer
Jason Fracaro
Officer Gomez
John Brockus
Detective Brooks
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