Deep Dive: Us Kids (2020)
Film Lens
Us Kids is a documentary directed by Kim A. Snyder that follows the March for Our Lives movement after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, 2018. The film captures the experiences of students like X González, David Hogg, and Jaclyn Corin as they engage in political activism against gun violence over a span of 18 months. It presents their efforts to launch a global youth movement, emphasizing the impact of the tragedy on their lives and the broader community.
The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was later scheduled for wider release on May 14, 2021. It received positive reviews, holding an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 65 on Metacritic. Critics noted its careful handling of sensitive subject matter, connecting the Parkland students' experiences to those of Black students affected by gun violence, thereby broadening the narrative around this critical issue.
Why Watch
- •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.
Perfect For
Youth activismGun violence awarenessPolitical engagement