The film, based upon real events surrounding the Columbine High School massacre, premiered on Lifetime Television January 10, 2005.

Soon after meeting her eventual husband, she is diagnosed with a severe brain disease that requires a serious operation.

Shortly after her recovery, her daughter Lauren Townsend is murdered by shooters in the Columbine High School massacre.

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

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