Life imitates art and art imitates life. Events from the headlines can fuel action movies, Oscar-bait, and countless Law & Order episodes, but sometimes, when a story hits a little close to home, studios ensure portrayals of fictional events aren’t disrespectful to real ones.
When Stranger Things Season 4 premiered on May 27, 2022, it opened with a warning about a scene where multiple children are killed; 19 children had been murdered three days ago in a shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The disclaimer reminded viewers that the series had been filmed a year ago, and expressed sympathy for the victims’ loved ones.
