The Batman Shootings backdrop

The Batman Shootings 2012 Directed by Jim Booth , James Gurden

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , History
Production Companies BBC , Mentorn Media
Release Date 19 August 2012
57 mins
Cast
Amal Fashanu Self - Presenter
James Holmes Self (archive footage)