Blackbird (2012)

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

Blackbird (2012) poster

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.

Director: Jason Buxton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Kimberlee McTaggart
Production: A71 Productions, Festina Lente Productions, Story Engine Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

troubled teen, juvenile hall, wrongly accused, intense

Trailer

Blackbird Trailer
More Films by Director: Jason Buxton
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackbird about?
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.
Who directed Blackbird?
Blackbird was directed by Jason Buxton.
Who stars in Blackbird?
Blackbird stars Connor Jessup, Alexia Fast, Michael Buie, Alex Ozerov-Meyer, Craig Arnold, Tanya Clarke.
How long is Blackbird?
Blackbird has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Blackbird?
Blackbird is a Drama film.
Where was Blackbird produced?
Blackbird was produced in Canada.