The Drill

As active shooter drills become integrated into schools across the country, students must grapple with the threat of school shootings. This is the case for ten-year-old Dezmond Floyd, who has an open discussion with his mother Tanai about what happens in his fifth grade class during his school’s active shooter drills. Dezmond explains step-by-step what his class has been taught to do during an active shooter situation.

Director: Richard O’Connor, Pilar Newton
Runtime: 3 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Drill about?
As active shooter drills become integrated into schools across the country, students must grapple with the threat of school shootings. This is the case for ten-year-old Dezmond Floyd, who has an open discussion with his mother Tanai about what happens in his fifth grade class during his school’s active shooter drills. Dezmond explains step-by-step what his class has been taught to do during an active shooter situation.
Who directed The Drill?
The Drill was directed by Richard O’Connor, Pilar Newton.
How long is The Drill?
The Drill has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).