''Dawn Anna'' is a 2005 American dramatic

television film A television film, alternatively known as a television movie, made-for-TV film/movie or TV film/movie, is a feature-length film that is produced and originally distributed by or to a television network, in contrast to theatrical films made for ...

written by Robert Munic,

Arliss Howard Leslie Richard "Arliss" Howard (born October 18, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director. He is known for his roles in the films ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987), '' Tequila Sunrise'' (1988), '' The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' (19 ...

, and James Howard, and directed by Arliss Howard. The film, based upon real events surrounding the Columbine High School massacre, premiered on

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January 10, 2005.

Production

This film was produced by Tom Cox, Peter Lhotka, Murray Ord and Jordy Randall, and co-produced by

. Executive producers of this film were Tom Patricia, Madeleine Sherak, William Sherak and Jason Shuman.

Plot summary

The movie depicts the life of Dawn Anna, a teacher and single mother of four children. Soon after meeting her eventual husband, she is diagnosed with a severe brain disease that requires a serious operation. Shortly after her recovery, daughter Lauren Townsend is murdered by shooters in the massacre at Columbine.

Cast

Awards

Debra Winger was nominated for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie' at the 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards.

References

External links

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Official Lifetime Page for the movie
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