Parkland Survivor Criticizes New Film's School Shooting Premise

Jackie Corin condemns A24's dark comedy 'The Drama' for hiding its sensitive subject matter.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:50am

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An abstract composition of stark black silhouettes representing a school building, set against a high-contrast background of bold red and white geometric shapes, conveying the sensitive nature of the film's subject matter.A minimalist, graphic poster conceptually representing the sensitive subject matter of a new film about a school shooting.Parkland Today

March for Our Lives co-founder and Parkland shooting survivor Jackie Corin is speaking out against the marketing of A24's new dark comedy film 'The Drama', which she says conceals the movie's premise of a planned school shooting. Corin argues the film's promotional materials do not adequately warn viewers about the sensitive subject matter.

Why it matters

As a prominent voice for gun violence prevention following the Parkland tragedy, Corin's criticism highlights ongoing debates around the responsible portrayal of school shootings in media and entertainment. The film's distributor, A24, has faced scrutiny in the past for tackling difficult social issues in its releases.

The details

Corin, who survived the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, said the film's marketing failed to disclose that 'The Drama' centers around a planned school shooting. She argues this could be triggering for viewers, especially those impacted by gun violence.

  • The film 'The Drama' was recently released by A24.

The players

Jackie Corin

A co-founder of the March for Our Lives movement and a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting.

A24

An independent film production and distribution company known for tackling controversial social issues in its releases.

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What they’re saying

“The marketing for this film does not adequately warn viewers about the sensitive subject matter, which could be very triggering for those impacted by gun violence.”

— Jackie Corin, March for Our Lives co-founder and Parkland shooting survivor

The takeaway

This controversy highlights the ongoing challenges of responsibly depicting gun violence and school shootings in media, especially for survivors and victims' families who continue to grapple with the trauma.