Documentary 'Newtown' examines a town’s lasting trauma

Name: Documentary 'Newtown' examines a town’s lasting trauma
Uploaded: 2017-03-18T19:10:06Z
Duration: P541S
Description: The documentary "Newtown" explores the aftermath of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults. The documentary, which weaves together the experiences of those affected by the tragedy, will premiere April 3 on the PBS program Independent Lens. NewsHour Weekend's Saskia de Melker reports.

Clip: 03/18/2017 | 9m 1s

The documentary "Newtown" explores the aftermath of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed 20 children and six adults. The documentary, which weaves together the experiences of those affected by the tragedy, will premiere April 3 on the PBS program Independent Lens. NewsHour Weekend's Saskia de Melker reports.

Aired: 03/18/17

Rating: NR

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