Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago.

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence Local, USA

Premiered July 10, 2023
FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence

The number of gun violence victims in Chicago may fluctuate, but the psychological trauma in many neighborhoods is constant. How do wounded communities heal? FIRSTHAND: GUN VIOLENCE explores the personal stories of people whose lives have been affected and how each, in their own way, is transforming pain and struggle into hope and action.

About the Program

Local, USA

Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

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