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I'm Not Ashamed
2016 113 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Drama, Crime
Director: Brian Baugh
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Description
Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.
Budget:
$1.5M
US Gross:
$2.08M
Worldwide:
$2.08M
Starring
Masey McLain
Actor
Ben Davies
Actor
Cameron McKendry
Actor
Awards
2 nominations
Key opinion
I'm Not Ashamed is a polarizing biographical drama that attempts to frame the Columbine tragedy through the lens of Rachel Joy Scott's faith. While Masey McLain's lead performance is widely acknowledged as a strong point, the film is deeply divided by its heavy evangelical messaging, which some viewers find inspiring and others criticize as reductive propaganda.
| Acting | Masey McLain delivers a compelling and empathetic lead performance that anchors the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay relies on simplistic religious tropes, leading to accusations that it prioritizes evangelical proselytizing over a nuanced exploration of the Columbine tragedy. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is described as rushed, failing to provide meaningful context or psychological depth regarding the motives behind the school shooting. | |
| Theme | Viewers are split on the film's religious tone; some interpret it as a sincere, uplifting meditation on faith, while others perceive it as unnatural, exclusionary, or exploitative propaganda. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions diverge on the portrayal of the Columbine events; some respect the focus on the victim's life, while others argue the film fails to honor the reality of the tragedy by fabricating scenes and oversimplifying the perpetrators. |