HBO’s documentary Thoughts & Prayers, directed by Zackary Canepari and Jessica Dimmock, explores the $3 billion shooter preparedness industry in America. The film examines the normalization of safety rituals in schools, where classrooms serve as tactical training grounds and bullet-proof backpacks are commonplace. It raises critical questions about the impact of these preparations in the absence of gun reform and meaningful prevention efforts. Premiering on November 18, the documentary invites viewers to engage in an important conversation about this pressing issue.
