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Home Room

Home Room

A senseless tragedy. An unlikely friendship. A search for answers.

20026.82h 13m

Overview

A high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students.

Directed by Paul F. Ryan
Written by Paul F. Ryan
Produced by Ben Ormand
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Top Cast

Erika Christensen

Erika Christensen

Deanna Cartwright

Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps

Alicia Browning

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Det. martin Van Zandt

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

Det. Macready

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Police Captain

Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor

Dr. Hollander

Arthur Taxier

Arthur Taxier

Mr. Browning

James Pickens Jr.

James Pickens Jr.

Principal Robbins

Nathan West

Nathan West

James

Roxanne Hart

Roxanne Hart

Mrs. Cartwright

Themes & Keywords

high schoolschool shooting

About Home Room

Home Room is a drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of high school, school shooting. Directed by Paul F. Ryan, it stars Erika Christensen, Busy Philipps, Victor Garber. A high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students.

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