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The national epidemic of school shootings has become increasingly urgent and significant. This dialogue is not just about the tragic events that occur but also about the broader implications for safety, mental health, and the educational environment.
Uvalde Mom, available for streaming on 1stLook, follows the extraordinary story of Angeli Rose Gomez, a farm worker and single mother who risked everything to save her two sons during the May 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX. While nearly 400 armed officers waited 77 minutes to act, Angeli ran into the school, pulled her children to safety, and became a viral symbol of courage. But as she spoke out against law enforcement’s inaction, she faced intense harassment from authorities, who weaponized her past to discredit and silence her.
From award-winning director Anayansi Prado (Maid in America, The Unafraid), Uvalde Mom is a powerful, heart-wrenching look at Angeli’s relentless fight for justice. As Uvalde confronts systemic failures and the US Department of Justice launches an investigation, conflicting narratives emerge, deepening the town’s grief and anger.
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