Ep. 122 - Polytechnique (2009)

Please bear with us as this was a difficult episode to record. We did our best to pay as much respect to the subject matter, as well as discuss Denis Villeneuve's technique and style in terms of filmmaking. We thank you all for listening. . In solidarity of the victims of the Ecole Polytechnique Massacre, we have included at the end of the episode a list of, and short bio about each of the women who were killed that day. . If you would like to learn more about the Ecole Polytechnique Massacre of 1989, we recommend you check out these two podcasts: -RedHanded, hosted by Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala link to episode: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redhanded/id1250599915?i=1000458729293⁠ -Canadian True Crime, hosted by Kristi Lee (2 Part Episode) link to episode: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/canadian-true-crime/id1197095887?i=1000415383964⁠ . Please go to ⁠www.dontnamethem.org⁠ to learn more about the impact of naming mass shooters in media, and how to take the power away from them by refraining from using their given name when referring to them. . If you or anyone you know has suicidal thoughts or tendencies, please contact the 988 helpline available in all 50 states. Visit ⁠www.988lifeline.org⁠ where you can learn more about ways to help prevent suicide, and even talk with professionals over the phone, or over virtual chat. You can also visit ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html⁠ to learn even more about recognizing suicidal tendencies, and resources to help prevent it.