Newtown succeeds because of the powerful emotional story it tells; while it is incredibly gut-wrenching, it leaves viewers with a message of hope and unity, and a vital call to action.

In her documentary Newtown, [director] Kim A. Snyder manages this Herculean task through present-day interviews with many directly affected. It is both uplifting and heartbreaking.

Newtown is a stirring reminder that life goes on, even when the foundation of one's life is shaken by an event, but when it tries to cover too much, the film invites more questions than it explores.