It felt similar to another documentary I watched recently, but on an even grander scale. The original event occurred exactly 50 years ago and was the first of its kind; since then, many comparable incidents have been documented. While some have been adapted into films, I don’t recall this particular story ever being told that way before. It recounts a gunman's rampage on a college campus, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. The incident was so shocking that even the police were initially unsure how to respond. The film exposes one of the most terrible episodes to occur in America; everything has a beginning, and this marked the start for events like these. Filmmakers incorporated original archival footage to tell the story, but most of the movie used animation. Considering it was a documentary made on a limited budget, the visuals weren’t particularly appealing, though the core message came across effectively. Documentary films and interviews often feel abrupt, like thunder and lightning—and this one includes interviews, although many were created using actors voicing real people, except for recorded voice interviews in most instances. It was difficult to recreate the original event on screen, especially since it wasn’t a fictional film allowing creative license, particularly given that it happened half a century ago. Still, I appreciated them providing as much detail as they did to convey the atmosphere. > ❝One of the truths I have learnt is that there are monsters that walk among us.❞ It was an ordinary day on the University of Texas in Austin campus until two students unexpectedly fell to the ground, unaware of what had just happened, and so were those around them. It soon became clear that a gunman opened fire on them and others from a nearby tower, but the puzzling aspect was that no one could see him. The news quickly spread through radio and television, and an alert was issued. Police then got involved to resolve the situation, and how it concluded is shown in the rest of the film. It's a decent film that reveals most aspects with considerable detail, though I’m not entirely convinced. The narration style felt similar to a fictional movie where they aim to maintain some mystery; it begins from one viewpoint and expands as it unfolds. However, there wasn't enough focus on the gunman himself. I understood what happened but didn’t get sufficient information about him—it felt like only hearing one side of the story, keeping things mysterious. The pacing was concise and well-managed. It’s worth watching, even if it isn’t essential viewing, to learn about this dark chapter in history. I wasn't familiar with the event before seeing it, but afterward, I felt that it had accomplished everything within its capabilities to present the truth. Despite being a documentary, the suspense and tension were well-balanced, making it feel somewhat like watching a standard crime film—particularly for those who don’t usually watch documentaries. I hope someone will eventually make a feature film about it. _8/10_

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