Man Directs First Feature Exploring Gun Violence and a Community's Guilt

The film "Eric LaRue" follows a woman dealing with the aftermath of her son committing a school shooting.
Actor Michael Shannon's directorial debut examines grief, faith, and redemption in the face of tragedy.
The story is set in a small town and shows how an act of violence impacts a whole community.
The film aims to explore the confusing state of America and does not shy away from hard questions about responsibility and mental health.
Judy Greer gives a standout performance as the mother struggling to understand her son's actions and her own role in them.