The Lesson
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2023 FILM GRANT
“THE LESSON”
Overwhelmed by the terror and violence that have become the ‘new normal’ across America, Keller, an assault survivor, seeks solace in buying a gun for self-defense. But during her very first shooting lesson with Ty, an ex-cop battling his own demons, Keller begins to wonder if a gun will be enough to give her the comfort and connection she needs to survive in a changing world.
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