Second Responders

Second Responders is a concise documentary that examines the emotional aftermath of the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting through the vantage point of public school teachers. Frequently overlooked in discussions of tragedy and recovery, educators were compelled to become emotional anchors for grieving students while grappling with their own fear, trauma, and uncertainty. Through intimate interviews and observational storytelling, the film investigates the invisible burden teachers bear in the wake of violence and the quiet resilience required to return to the classroom after a community is forever altered.