Playing Columbine
A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together.
Chronicles the history of the game "Super Columbine Massacre RPG!." The film traces back the 16-bit role-playing game to its inception, through the 2006 shooting at Dawson College in which the game was singled out by the media as a "murder simulator" that "trained" the shooter, and finally the game's removal from the list of finalists at the Slamdance 2007 Guerrilla Gamemaker Competition - prompting half the entries and a sponsor to pull out of the festival in protest. Written by tolka
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Playing Columbine
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2008-11-07
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 6.7/10 (7 votes)
- Budget: $12,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3221
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Peter Baxter
as Self
Ian Bogost
as Self - Game Designer, Professor
Jenova Chen
as Self - Game Designer
Stephen Colbert
as Self (archive footage)
Kevin DiNovis
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Alum
Brian Flemming
as Self - Filmmaker and Slamdance Juror
Tom Fulp
as Self - Game Designer and Webmaster
Dan Mirvish
as Self - Co-Founder of Slamdance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing Columbine?▼
Playing Columbine is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2008-11-07.
Who are the main actors in Playing Columbine?▼
The main cast includes Peter Baxter, Ian Bogost, Jenova Chen, Stephen Colbert, Kevin DiNovis, .
Where can I watch Playing Columbine online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Playing Columbine is available.
Is Playing Columbine based on a true story?▼
A polarizing game, a deadly shooting, a widespread protest. For the first time, it all comes together.
What is the IMDb rating of Playing Columbine?▼
Playing Columbine has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Playing Columbine?▼
The movie had a production budget of $12,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Playing Columbine?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Playing Columbine filmed?▼
Playing Columbine was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Playing Columbine?▼
The total runtime of Playing Columbine is 94 minutes.
Is Playing Columbine suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Playing Columbine?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Playing Columbine.
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