In my lifetime, gun violence has sadly changed the American classroom. I was a third grader in the town over when the terrible shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School happened. This event became a defining trauma for my generation. For too long, we have been stuck in a dangerous situation where real solutions are delayed, and meaningful change feels forever out of reach. This inaction represents a serious failure to protect the next generation.
Children and teachers are dying in places that should be safe for learning. This deadly reality comes from a complicated mix of easy access to guns, a lack of safety and first aid training, and a failure to notice important warning signs from troubled individuals.
This film is dedicated to the architects of tomorrow. By centering the perspectives of the youth, those who carry the weight of the future, I aim to amplify student voices that have long been sidelined. My goal is to shift the narrative from mere conversation to the catalyst for real, systemic change.
We must refuse to accept this violence as normal. The time for indifference is over. Words alone are not enough; we demand immediate and clear action to stop this crisis, and we need it now. This conversation is the essential first step.
