One of my favorite parts about this class so far has been being constantly exposed to excellent content that has not only influenced my ideas surrounding documentary but also my thoughts surrounding my own life and experiences. Watching Newtown in class was no different. I loved every moment of it. I am in big support of its construction and I am in awe of the amount of courage that Kim Snyder had in making this film.
If I were the one making this movie, I know I would have a difficult time choosing an angle. I would probably teeter between focusing on the horror that the kids faced and the difficulty in their life thereafter. However, I think this would be a mistake that Kim does not make. Although, there are probably millions of ways to tell this story, I think Kim’s emphasis on the community and the family was probably the most effective. She was able to work magic in turning a horrific event into as an opportunity for others to take control back in there lives and influence change all while never mentioning the shooter by name.