The read
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
35 audience votes
Key crew
- Reed Van DykScreenplay
- Reed Van DykDirector
Cast
- Tarra RiggsCassandra Rice
- Shinelle Azoroh911 Dispatcher / Receptionist
- Bo MitchellSteven Hall
- Del Hunter-WhiteDee
- Champagne PowellDevon
- Mylika DavisMother
- Peyton R. Perrine IIIDarius
- Levystein LockettOfficer Williams
- Lou Justice JohnsonArresting Officer
- Jason FracaroOfficer Gomez
- John BrockusDetective Brooks
- Shawn DavisPlayground Monitor
Stills
Themes
school shooting