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Michael Shannon Directs Gripping Grief Drama 'Eric LaRue'

4/3/2025

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Michael Shannon steps into the director's chair for the first time with "Eric LaRue," a poignant adaptation of Brett Neveu's play. Premiering at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the film delves into a mother's heart-wrenching journey through grief following her son's tragic school shooting. Catch it at the Gene Siskel Film Center starting April 4, with streaming available from April 11.

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Michael Shannon steps into the director's chair for the first time with "Eric LaRue," a poignant adaptation of Brett Neveu's play. Premiering at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the film delves into a mother's heart-wrenching journey through grief following her son's tragic school shooting. Catch it at the Gene Siskel Film Center starting April 4, with streaming available from April 11.