Answers for Sean
We invite you to support our fundraiser, dedicated to revealing the truth about the tragic death of 17-year-old Sean Hartman.

We invite you to support our fundraiser, dedicated to revealing the truth about the tragic death of 17-year-old Sean Hartman.

A father’s search for answers. The trailer offers a first look at Dan Hartman’s journey after the sudden loss of Sean. Moving from the hockey rink to hospital records, expert analysis, and the hard questions of accountability. Witness the stakes, the evidence, and the resolve that drives this investigation.
Whitby, Ontario
Feb 11th 2026 - 6 PM
Whitney Hall, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby, ON
Meet & Greet w/ Dan Hartman, Dr. Chris Shoemaker, Jason Lavigne, and Dean Rainey
Hamilton, Ontario
Feb 12th 2026 - 6 PM
The Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ON
Meet & Greet w/ Dan Hartman, Dr. Chris Shoemaker, Jason Lavigne, and Dean Rainey
Oakville, Ontario
Feb 13th 2026 - 6:30 PM
Community Room B, 2400 Sixth Line, Oakville, ON
Meet & Greet w/ Dan Hartman, Dr. Chris Shoemaker, Jason Lavigne, and Dean Rainey
Delhi, Ontario
Feb 22nd 2026 - 3:45 PM
93 King Street, Delhi, ON
Meet & Greet Dean Rainey
* More screenings to come. Request a screening below.
Join us for the world premiere screenings of this documentary following Dan Hartman’s search for answers after the tragic loss of his 17-year-old son, Sean. Through interviews, records, and first-person accounts, this film examines accountability, public health decision-making, and a father’s resolve.
Tickets: $20 Early-Bird, $25 General Admission, $30 at the door.
All after-expenses proceeds go toward supporting Dan’s extensive legal battles.
Sean was a normal, typical, perfectly healthy 17-year-old from a quaint little town in Beeton, Ontario. He was deeply passionate about playing hockey, spending countless hours on the ice honing his skills and dreaming of a bright future. With his whole life ahead of him, filled with hopes, dreams, and aspirations, Sean's sudden and tragic passing has left his dad with many unanswered questions.
The Lavigne Show is an independent journalism platform dedicated to covering legal, civic, and public-interest issues in Canada. The Lavigne Show team produced The Shot: Sean Hartman’s Story, overseeing research, interviews, filming, distribution, and organizing screening tours to ensure the story reached communities directly.
Rainey Media Inc. is a Canadian film and post-production company specializing in documentary storytelling, direction, editing, and sound design. For The Shot: Sean Hartman’s Story, Rainey Media led the film’s creative direction and technical production, shaping the narrative and final presentation using source material developed by The Lavigne Show.
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