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Special Guest

Cheryl Horner McDonough

Director of Parkland Rising

On February 14, 2018, a shooter opened fire on the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, killing 17 people. This tragedy shook the nation and inspired an entire generation of teenage activism that led to the March for Our Lives. What were the human stories behind the devastation and movement?

Director Cheryl Horner McDonough answers those questions with her new documentary playing at this year’s deadCenter film festival, Parkland Rising.

In this special interview on The Cinematic Schematic podcast, we talk with McDonough about her documentary process and how she quickly pulled together the crew she needed to begin capturing this historic story. Tune in!

The official deadCenter synopsis reads:

PARKLAND RISING follows the high school students and families who became fierce leaders of a national movement for gun reform following the shooting of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in 2018. With unparalleled access, this documentary goes behind the news headlines to share the personal stories of the students leading the movement, as well as the families of victims who are working together to create meaningful change. PARKLAND RISING joins David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin, Emma Gonzalez, grieving fathers Fred Guttenberg and Manuel Oliver and other emerging youth activists in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. The film documents their unfolding journey for nine defining months as they channel their anger into action and engage in an epic battle of wills with the gun lobby.

When and Where to Watch Parkland Rising 

Watch Virtually at deadCenter 2020

Sunday, June 14th – 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM CT

Monday, June 15th – 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM CT

Keep up with other upcoming showtimes at parklanddocumentary.com.

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