"Thoughts & Prayers" - as we are all too aware - is the official pavlovian three word response that follows a school shooting in the U.S. today. It is also the title of this sobering documentary that catalogues the nation's response to the crisis (read on for stats).
Here's how you can watch "Thoughts & Prayers" online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Thoughts & Prayers" premieres on HBO in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. It is also available to stream on Max.
• U.S. — HBO via YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, DirecTV / Max
• CAN — Crave (Tues, Nov. 18)
• U.K. — Sky Documentaries (Weds, Nov 19)
• AUS — Max (Tues, Nov. 18)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
So what does America do about school shootings? It's a question that politicians from both sides of the aisle are grappling with.
In the meantime, school children are taught safety rituals as classrooms are pressed into use as tactical training grounds and teachers are trained to act as armed first responders.
The so-called "Active Shooter Preparedness" industry is now estimated to be worth $3 billion. Is gun control such a problem that children going to school in body armour no longer sounds absurd?
This thoughtful doc takes a look at the situation. Read on for how to watch "Thoughts & Prayers" online with all the streaming details you need below.
How to watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' online in the U.S.
Watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' from anywhere
If you're traveling overseas and "Thoughts & Prayers" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "Thoughts and Prayers" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' online in Canada
You can catch "Thoughts and Prayers" school shooter doc in Canada on Crave with the first episode slated for Tuesday, November 18.
Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month.
Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' in the U.K.
"Thoughts & Prayers" premieres in the U.K. on available on Sky Documentaries on Wednesday, November 19.
It will also be available for Sky subscribers to watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
An American in the U.K. who wants to catch the show? Don't panic. You will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use they preferred domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Thoughts & Prayers' online in Australia
"Thoughts & Prayers" drops in Australia on Max on Tuesday, November 18, the same release date as U.S..
HBO Max plans start at AU$10.99/month
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Official 'Thoughts & Prayers' Trailer
'Thoughts & Prayers' - Contributors
- Students, teachers, administrators and safety specialists across school districts in Utah, Oregon and New York.
'Thoughts & Prayers' - FAQ
How many "school shootings" have there been in US since 2000?
Official government data only goes up to 2022 but the figures are: 1,375 school shootings which resulted in 515 deaths and 1,161 injuries.
According to the "Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund" there have been at least 141 incidents of gunfire on school grounds so far this year resulting in 44 deaths and 129 injuries.
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