Second Responders (2026)

In the wake of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, *Second Responders* turns its lens on the public school teachers who became silent pillars of strength. This short documentary delves into the often-unseen emotional fallout of tragedy, capturing how educators were thrust into the role of emotional lifelines for grieving students—all while wrestling with their own fear, trauma, and uncertainty. Through raw interviews and quiet, observational moments, the film uncovers the hidden weight teachers bear when violence shatters a community, and reveals the understated resilience it takes to step back into the classroom once everything has irrevocably changed.