April Showers (2009)

A look inside a tragedy through the eyes of a survivor. Based on actual events, April Showers is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of school violence. Set in a middle ... See full summary »

Director:

Andrew Robinson

Writer:

Andrew Robinson

Stars:

Anna Adams, Dominic Arellano, Mark Arnold

Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Adams	...	April's Friend #1
Dominic Arellano	...	Reporter
Mark Arnold	...	Sean's Father
Tom Arnold	...	Mr. Blackwell
Tyrone Beasley	...	Agent McFarlane
Kelly Blatz	...	Sean Ryan
Brigette Chizek	...	Patricia Blackwell
Ben Chrystak	...	Ben
Paul R. Coate	...	Philip Hall
Suzanne Deyo	...	Reporter
Josh Doucette	...	Angry Student
Illeana Douglas	...	Sally
Sean Durrie	...	Nick
Jenna Edwards	...	Super Market Clerk
Dean Fastnacht	...	Grieving Parent

Storyline

A look inside a tragedy through the eyes of a survivor. Based on actual events, April Showers is about picking up the pieces in the direct aftermath of school violence. Set in a middle class suburban neighborhood, April Showers focuses on the lives of a handful of teachers and students as they attempt to make sense of a world that has just been turned upside down by one of their own. With the community and an entire nation caught up in the 'story', the students of Jefferson High must turn to one another for answers. In the wake atrocity, the rifts caused by misinformation and a frenzied media prove difficult to overcome. Lost and lonely under the international spotlight, one young man navigates his way through his almost indiscernible home. From quaint suburban town to battlefield turned media circus, Jefferson High provides the backdrop for Sean's struggle to cope with the loss of his friend April.

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Taglines:

In an instant, their world changed forever.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some disturbing violent content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amok - Columbine School Massacre

Filming Locations:

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

April Showers

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min 94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"I Won't Cry"
Performed by Janel Parrish

User Reviews

Important film for all to see, but especially teenagers

Saw this film at the premiere in L.A. It was much more than I was expecting. It is a very emotional story and it is realistically done. Its treatment of school violence is very important for the youth of America and, for that matter, the world's youth to see. I hope the U.S. rating of "R" can be changed or it will prevent young people from seeing it or could stop some theaters from screening it. It definitely should be seen by everyone, but especially teenagers.

The fact that it centers around the victims and the survivors of the tragedy and not the mind or motives of the perpetrator, makes it even more engrossing. I cannot think of another film on this subject that treats school violence in this moving and most accessible manner.