Blackbird

Blackbird

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

2012 · 103 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

An unlikely friendship with a preppy classmate lands toubled teenager Sean Randall in serious hot water when he's falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario.

Directed by Jason Buxton · Written by Jason Buxton

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