In the February 23 episode of VOA Connect, preparing for the worst – VOA visits a church in Virginia that has enlisted the help of a specialist to prepare for active shooter scenarios, as the US debates gun control reform. Art imitates life at the movies; a look at “The Insult,” a drama depicting a minor incident in Lebanon that spirals out of control. Also, “Watu Wote,” a film by Kenyan and German filmmakers that retells the story of an al-Shabab civilian bus attack in 2015. Also, strong female characters in cinema, in the films “Red Sparrow,” “The Shape of Water,” “Lady Bird” and “Three Billboards.” Finally, a look the new Walt Disney action film “Black Panther.”