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Terror at the Mall

2014 · 60 min

A harrowing, clear-eyed account that makes you feel the confusion and dread of a real attack, gripping and deeply unsettling.

Directed by
Dan Reed
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Lumsden
Tagline
Terrorism Meets Heroism
Overview
A documentary detailing an indiscriminate terrorist attack that left 71 dead in Kenya.

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  • Disney Plus
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Directed by
Dan Reed
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Michael Lumsden
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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • survival
    • violence
    • trauma
    • isolation
    • grief
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • documentary
    Content intensity
    • Gore strong
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    Action5
    Horror6
    Humour0
    Realism10
    Romance0
    Tension8
    Darkness8
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight9

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Dan Reed
    Starring
    Michael Lumsden
    Cinematography
    Mrinal Desai
    Runtime
    60 min
    Languages
    English

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