Heart of America (film)

Heart of America (also called Home Room: Heart Of America or simply Home Room; not to be confused with the 2002 film Home Room) is a 2003 drama film by German director Uwe Boll about a fictional school shooting in a suburban high school. It is believed to have been inspired by such shootings as the Columbine High School Massacre. The film is MPAA rated R for violence, drug use, sexuality and language, all involving teens.

Plot

The last day of school contains many problems for both the teachers and students of Riverton High School, and there are multiple storylines about this.

The Teachers

The principal must discipline an English teacher who has let his professional frustrations get the better of him while a counselor attempts to get through to a drug dealer who is ruining her students.

The Students

Meanwhile, the principal's daughter is having trouble with her boyfriend, outcast Dara craves drugs, a pregnant girl argues with her boyfriend about her future options, and a bully begins to recognize the consequences of his actions.

The Shootings

Unbeknownst to these people, two bullied students, Daniel and Barry are about to shoot up the school against their tormentors. Barry is having second thoughts, while hate-filled Daniel prepares to unleash his anger.

See also

• School bullying
• School shooting
• School Violence
• Columbine High School massacre
• Elephant - A film inspired by the Columbine High School massacre
• Zero Day, Another 2003 film inspired by......
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