Thoughts & Prayers

"Is the new normal... normal?"

2025 1h 28m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 14

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Synopsis

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In a dystopic America, children are taught how to prepare for school shootings through elaborate drills. Yet what are intended as self-defense mechanisms are themselves deeply traumatic for students, parents, educators, and entire communities.

“Is the new normal... normal?”

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Credits

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Director: Zackary Canepari
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Zackary Canepari, shot by Jarred Alterman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Matt Joynt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Myles Kane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Is the new normal... normal?".

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IMDB entry: tt38633124 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Zackary Canepari directs. Jarred Alterman behind the camera. Matt Joynt scores. Myles Kane cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Zackary Canepari, shot by Jarred Alterman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Matt Joynt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Myles Kane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "Is the new normal... normal?".
8IMDB entry: tt38633124 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.