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New movie revisits Columbine High School tragedy

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The Columbine Massacre of April 20, 1999 completely redefined America's view of the lives of high school students.

"I'm Not Ashamed" is the story of Rachael Scott, the first Columbine victim. A teenager who confessed her faith in Christ moments before being shot.

columbineDrawn straight from Scott's words and journal entries, it is the true story of a high school student whose compassionate, caring faith caused her to reach out to fellow students including her killers who made her a target of their murderous plan.

Critics are slamming the film’s premise that Rachel Scott was killed after she said she believed in God.

The criticism hinges on a scene in the movie, now published by The Hollywood Reporter, that depicts a conversation between Scott and her killers.

In the scene, Scott is asked, “Do you still believe in God?”

“You know I do,” she answers.

“Then go be with him,” says Eric Harris. She is then killed.

Critics argue that the scene depicted is not mentioned in police reports from the events on April 20, 1999.

The conversation, however, is based on later statements made by witness Richard Costaldo, who was with Scott as the killers opened fire.

It's not the first time "I'm Not Ashamed" has made headlines. The film's trailer was blocked for 11 months by YouTube.

“I’m Not Ashamed” opens in theaters tonight.

Use this link to find a theater and show times.


 

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