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DeKalb Elementary

DeKalb Elementary

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DeKalb Elementary

"A true story of terror."

2017

0h 20m

7.1(33 votes)

Drama

Overview

Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tarra Riggs

Tarra Riggs

Cassandra Rice

Shinelle Azoroh

Shinelle Azoroh

911 Dispatcher / Receptionist

Bo Mitchell

Bo Mitchell

Steven Hall

Del Hunter-White

Del Hunter-White

Dee

Champagne Powell

Champagne Powell

Devon

Mylika Davis

Mylika Davis

Mother

Peyton R. Perrine III

Peyton R. Perrine III

Darius

Levystein Lockett

Levystein Lockett

Officer Williams

Lou Justice Johnson

Arresting Officer

Jason Fracaro

Officer Gomez

Creative team

Directed by: Reed Van Dyk
Written by: Reed Van Dyk
Produced by: Reed Van Dyk
Ricardo Ramirez

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