The Batman Shootings

Overview

The premiere of The Dark Knight Rises was the big event in Aurora, Colorado. So popular with young cinema-goers, the city's theatre complex put on an extra showing. But minutes into the film, lone gunman James Holmes, dressed as the Joker, entered the room and started firing indiscriminately. Twelve people died, many more were injured. This documentary tells the life story of Holmes, of his victims and speaks to survivors.

Release date

Aug 19, 2012

Rating

6.4 / 10

Runtime

0 hours 57 minutes

Genres

• Documentary
• History

Homepage

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01m7zwm