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Director Reed Van Dyk
Rated 7.5/10 on IMDb. 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Clermont-Ferrand. Based on a true 911 call. A school clerk talks a gunman down in real time — with nothing but patience, empathy, and her voice. One of the most powerful short films ever made about de-escalation. Free with ads.