For a relatively large program (about 72 students) at a now nationally recognized school, the film’s focus is definitively, conspicuously narrow. The musical, which the class collectively agreed to finish despite the tragedy’s interruption, is “our begin again”, Herzfeld tells the students in a rehearsal. But “it was because Amy’s work was about kids, for kids – that I felt was a very important thing”, Herzfeld said. Though accompanied by cameras, the students hardly seem watched; much of Song of Parkland is kids being kids, alternately goofing off and getting serious, depending on the moment. They’re smart, they’re eloquent, they’re goofy, they’re emotional, they’re irrational, they’re brilliant, they’re inspiring,” said Schatz.

Source: The Guardian February 06, 2019 07:52 UTC