20 children were killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, prompting a national debate on gun laws that remains unresolved years later.
“In the gun debate, truth is the ultimate weapon”
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20 children were killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, prompting a national debate on gun laws that remains unresolved years later.
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Synopsis
Katie Couric narrates Under the Gun, which addresses the gun debate in America following the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. A gunman killed 20 children at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. The documentary features interviews with families impacted by gun violence and activists advocating for change. It details the challenges they face against the powerful gun lobby. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2016, and aired on Epix on May 16, 2016.
What Critics Say
The GuardianAbsorbing and gripping, this documentary details the rise of the NRA into a lobbying powerhouse, and provides an incentive to get involved in the debate.
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Why Watch
- See Katie Couric's take on the gun debate.
- Find out why it received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Meet key figures like Ted Cruz discussing gun control.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2016.
- Under the Gun has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.
- Katie Couric served as both narrator and executive producer of the film.
- The documentary has a runtime of 110 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Under the Gun?
Under the Gun was directed by Stephanie Soechtig.
What is the release date of Under the Gun on Epix?
Under the Gun was shown on Epix on May 16, 2016.
What rating does Under the Gun have on Rotten Tomatoes?
Under the Gun has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.
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