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I'm Not Ashamed

I'm Not Ashamed

Drama · Crime · 2016

Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

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I'm Not Ashamed

“Her faith would touch the world.”

2016 Drama · Crime 1h 53m

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7.1 / 10

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Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brian Baugh

Written by

Robin Hanley · Kari Redmond · Philipa Booyens · Bodie Thoene

Masey McLain

Masey McLain

Rachel Joy Scott

Mark Daugherty

Mark Daugherty

Kevin

Jennifer O'Neill

Jennifer O'Neill

Linda

Ben VanderMey

Ben VanderMey

Brian Riggs

Jaci Velasquez

Jaci Velasquez

Mrs. Diaz

Emma Elle Roberts

Emma Elle Roberts

Celine

Cameron McKendry

Cameron McKendry

Alex Dickerson

Court is in session

Put I'm Not Ashamed on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.