Parkland

film by Landesman [2013]

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The film "Parkland" (2013) is not a documentary about the Parkland school shooting. Instead, it focuses on the events surrounding the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. The movie's title refers to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where Kennedy was taken after being shot.12

The film explores the experiences of various individuals present on that day, including doctors, nurses, Secret Service agents, and ordinary citizens, as they grapple with the unfolding tragedy and its immediate aftermath. It aims to provide a human perspective on the historical event, highlighting the chaos and confusion of the day and the profound impact it had on those involved.12

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