Blackbird (2012)

  • NR
  • 09/09/2012 (CA)
  • Drama
  • 1h 43m

An alienated teenager's posturing online threat ignites a firestorm of fear in a small community.

Overview

This is a film about a troubled teen, Sean Randall, who is falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario. It all begins when an unlikely bond forms between Sean (Connor Jessup) and a preppy teenage girl named Deanna Roy (Alexia Fast). Deanna's boyfriend is deeply threatened by Sean and Deanna's friendship, resulting in a violent confrontation. Seeking to protect himself, Sean issues a death threat online - and is swiftly arrested. When the police raid Sean's home, they find rifles, shotguns, knives and ammunition - all property of Sean's father Ricky (Michael Buie), an avid hunter. They also find a supposed "hit list" with twenty names of people who have tormented Sean. The authorities and the media proclaim another Columbine has been narrowly averted, and soon Sean faces a terrifying imprisonment in a youth detention facility. Sean's only hope is to overcome his dark image, and prove his innocence to Deanna and to his community.

Jason Buxton

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Connor Jessup's headshot

Connor Jessup

Sean Randall
Alexia Fast's headshot

Alexia Fast

Deanna Roy
Michael Buie's headshot

Michael Buie

Ricky Randall
Alex Ozerov-Meyer's headshot

Alex Ozerov-Meyer

Trevor
Craig Arnold's headshot

Craig Arnold

Cory
Tanya Clarke's headshot

Tanya Clarke

Paula
Jeremy Akerman's headshot

Jeremy Akerman

Superintendant Kirby
Hezekiah Armstrong's headshot

Hezekiah Armstrong

Lucas

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