In the past few years, a drastic rise in mass shootings has ripped across the United States, compounding an epidemic of gun violence. Yet, despite the growing body count, and the shock and outrage that comes with it, our nation has failed to respond with meaningful action. What is keeping the two sides of this debate—those favoring stricter gun control laws and Second Amendment purists like the NRA—from finding common ground? Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and Katie Couric joined forces to create a documentary that is comprehensive and fair to both sides of one of America’s most polarizing issues. With never-before-seen footage of the shooting in Aurora, CO, Under the Gun gives a human face to a crisis that is scarring the conscience of a nation. (Run time: 110 minutes)
