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Deep Dive: Bulletproof (2020)

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Bulletproof
Bulletproof is a documentary directed by Todd Chandler that examines the culture of fear in American schools due to the threat of school shootings. The film is set in various locations including High Ridge, MO, and Chicago, IL, and it discusses the growing industry that markets security products for educational institutions. It presents a critical view of how this fear has influenced school environments and the measures taken to address perceived threats. The documentary was released on June 21, 2020, and runs for 79 minutes. It features interviews and footage from multiple cities across the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, providing a broad perspective on the issue of school safety and the societal implications of living in a climate of fear.

Why Watch

  • See how fear shapes school environments.
  • Meet the people behind school security products.
  • Find out about the impact of school shootings on culture.

Did You Know

Bulletproof was released on June 21, 2020.
The film is 79 minutes long.
It was filmed in cities like Chicago, IL, and East Palo Alto, CA.
The production country is the United States of America.

Perfect For

School safety advocatesEducation policy analystsParents of school-aged children