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202098 minPG-13documentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gun Violence

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Us Kids

202098 minPG-13documentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Seventeen people were killed and 17 more injured in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, prompting youth activists to advocate for gun control.

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Kim A. Snyder

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Seventeen people were killed and 17 more injured in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, prompting youth activists to advocate for gun control.

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X González stands at the forefront of the March for Our Lives movement, advocating for gun control after the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018. Over 18 months, the documentary follows González and fellow activists, including David Hogg and Jaclyn Corin, as they organize events and campaigns across the United States. Their efforts culminate in a massive march in Washington, D.C., drawing hundreds of thousands to demand change in gun laws and promote youth political engagement.

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Meet activists like David Hogg and X González
See the impact of the Parkland shooting
Find out how youth mobilized against gun violence

Did You Know

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting occurred on February 14, 2018.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.
Us Kids was briefly released online for free from October 30 to November 3, 2020.
The film features students like X González and David Hogg, who became prominent activists.

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Youth activismGun violence awarenessPolitical engagement

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Who directed the documentary Us Kids?

Us Kids was directed by Kim A. Snyder.

What event prompted the March for Our Lives movement?

The March for Our Lives movement was prompted by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

What is the approval rating of Us Kids on Rotten Tomatoes?

Us Kids holds an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 32 reviews.

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Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

2020 • Official selection

Sundance Film Festival

2020 • Official selection

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