Blackbird
An alienated teenager's posturing online threat ignites a firestorm of fear in a small community.
6.5 / 10
English / 103 min. / 2012-09-09
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Storyline:
This is a film about a troubled teen, Sean Randall, who is falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario. It all begins when an unlikely bond forms between Sean (Connor Jessup) and a preppy teenage girl named Deanna Roy (Alexia Fast). Deanna's boyfriend is deeply threatened by Sean and Deanna's friendship, resulting in a violent confrontation. Seeking to protect himself, Sean issues a death threat online - and is swiftly arrested. When the police raid Sean's home, they find rifles, shotguns, knives and ammunition - all property of Sean's father Ricky (Michael Buie), an avid hunter. They also find a supposed "hit list" with twenty names of people who have tormented Sean. The authorities and the media proclaim another Columbine has been narrowly averted, and soon Sean faces a terrifying imprisonment in a youth detention facility. Sean's only hope is to overcome his dark image, and prove his innocence to Deanna and to his community.
Cast:
Connor Jessup
as Sean Randall
Alexia Fast
as Deanna Roy
Michael Buie
as Ricky Randall
Alex Ozerov-Meyer
as Trevor
Craig Arnold
as Cory
Tanya Clarke
as Paula
Jeremy Akerman
as Superintendant Kirby
Hezekiah Armstrong
as Lucas
John Beale
as Allen
Wayne Burns
as Danny
Sadie Buxton
as Lily
Bill Carr
as Judge Campbell
Adam Coveyduc
as Jason (as Adam Coveryduc)
Liam Cyr
as Jared
Chase Duffy
as Raid Officer
Brian Heighton
as Mr. Brian Roy
Riley James Hinds-Colley
as Tyrell
Kevin Kincaid
as Admitting Guard
Susan Leblanc-Crawford
as Court Clerk
Dave Maddeaux
as Cafeteria Worker
Alexis Milligan
as Ms Dorey
Monte Murray
as Sheriff
Mark A. Owen
as Attorney Barry Johns
Michael Pellerin
as Head Guard Barkhouse
Graham Percy
as Discipline Unit Guard Peters
Hans Pettersen
as Ray
Colin Rogers
as Kevin
Jacob Sampson
as Squad Guard
Stacey Smith
as Prosecutor Harris
Emma Wells
as Mackenzie