Current Events > Disney is going to make a movie about Keanon Lowe, a hero in Portland

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In May of last year there was a troubled high school student that went home and came back with a gun, walked into a classroom with it, and Keanon Lowe prevented him from shooting anyone, got the gun away from him, and gave him a hug while he cried it out.

Here is a video of it -

https://youtu.be/_6UoLn84loM

https://youtu.be/C-PZhR56t_M

PORTLAND, Ore. The story of Keanon Lowe, the Oregon football star who became a hero off the field when he disarmed a student who brought a gun to Parkrose High School, will be told in an upcoming Disney movie.
Disney made the announcement Thursday. The movie will be coming to Disney+, the companys streaming platform. No other details were announced.

Lowe received national praise in May of 2019 when he helped prevent a possible tragedy at Parkrose High School by disarming a student. Lowe was the football coach and a security guard at the Northeast Portland school at the time. As a result of Lowes quick action, no one ended up being hurt.
The praise for Lowe turned into admiration months later when surveillance video was released showing Lowe not only disarmed the student but hugged him in a powerful display of compassion.

In an interview following the incident, Lowe said, In that time I felt compassion for him. I had a real life conversation. Obviously, he broke down and I wanted him to know I was there for him. I told him I was there to save him, I was there for a reason, and this is a life worth living."

Lowe was given the Congressional Medal of Honor Societys citizen award, which is given to civilians who exemplify the values embodied in the Medal of Honor: courage, sacrifice, commitment, integrity, citizenship and patriotism. He was also named one of TIME Magazines Heroes of the Year in 2019.
Prior to the his heroic actions at Parkrose, Lowe was well-known in the Oregon sports community from his playing days as a wide receiver for the Ducks. He was part of the team that reached the 2015 national championship game. He was a beloved teammate who was noted for his leadership. Before attending the University of Oregon, Lowe was a star player at Jesuit High School.

Lowe is now part of the football coaching staff at UCLA.

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/parkrose-hero-keanon-lowe-disney-movie-portland/283-6c8b7ce5-73d6-4352-9440-af6668ba04b2

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that kid is a fucking hero
when is HE able to run for president?

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that guy is a fucking hero
when can HE run for president?

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The Trent posted...

that guy is a fucking hero
when can HE run for president?

he sure is. I remember that day be so scary for the kids. Really happy for him, as well as getting the better job in California.

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Phew. I read that as they were gonna make a movie about the kid who brought a gun . I need my coffee.

That was fucking brave holy shit

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Oh wow yeah I remember this, that guy is awesome.

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I'm guessing this is coming from the same team/group that made Safety? Wonder if they're specifically focusing on football players.

Also how much of this guy's life is the movie going to cover >_>
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No idea, but hes a great guy. I only worked one year there, but he was great

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That's ballsy as fuck on his part and incredible that he pulled it off

But man I feel like there's not enough there for a movie unless he has a lot going on in his own life