Half of the entries in the 2007 Slamdance Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition withdrew in protest after the controversial game was removed from the finalists list.
“A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together.”
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Half of the entries in the 2007 Slamdance Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition withdrew in protest after the controversial game was removed from the finalists list.
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Danny Ledonne, the filmmaker behind Super Columbine Massacre RPG., faces backlash after the game is linked to the 2006 Dawson College shooting. Critics, including attorney Jack Thompson, label it a "murder simulator" that influenced the shooter. The controversy escalates when the game is removed from the Slamdance Film Festival's Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition, prompting protests from developers and sponsors. Through interviews with industry figures and media analysis, the documentary addresses the ongoing debate over video games and their societal impact.
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Who produced the documentary Playing Columbine?
Danny Ledonne produced and edited the documentary Playing Columbine.
What is the main subject of the video game featured in Playing Columbine?
The video game Super Columbine Massacre RPG! allows players to experience the Columbine High School massacre through the eyes of the murderers, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold.
What controversy occurred at the Slamdance Film Festival regarding the game?
The game was pulled from the Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition by festival director Peter Baxter, leading to a withdrawal of sponsorship and projects by other developers.
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