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FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence – Trailer

Looking through the eyes of five Chicagoans living with the repercussions of gun violence.

Aired 10/01/2019

FIRSTHAND

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence – Trailer

Preview: Season 1 | 1m 53s

Looking through the eyes of five Chicagoans living with the repercussions of gun violence.

The summer of 2019 through the eyes of five Chicagoans living with the repercussions of gun violence.

Aired 10/01/2019

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FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW

Firsthand Talks: Eddie Bocanegra

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Eddie Bocanegra explains using cognitive therapy to deal with the trauma of gun violence. (11m 16s)

Firsthand Talks: Lisa Daniels

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Lisa Daniels explains how telling gun violence victims' stories can bring about healing. (13m 55s)

Firsthand Talks: Sgt. Jermaine Harris

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Jermaine Harris explores the vital role police officers play in an underserved community. (13m 20s)

Firsthand Talks: Dr. Cristina Pacione-Zayas

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Cristina Pacione-Zayas talks about the importance of safe spaces for young children. (13m 14s)

Firsthand Talks: Andrew Papachristos

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Andrew Papachristos explains how connected cities affect what we feel, think, and do. (10m 27s)

FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence – Trailer

Looking through the eyes of five Chicagoans living with the repercussions of gun violence. (1m 53s)

Reality Allah: Part 1

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A shooting rocks Reality’s neighborhood. (11m 30s)

Reality Allah: Part 2

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Reality’s participants grapple with homelessness. (10m 42s)

Reality Allah: Part 3

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What does the future hold for Reality and his participants? (9m 49s)

Julie Anderson: Part 1

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Julie’s son veers tragically off-course. (10m 15s)

Julie Anderson: Part 2

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Julie discovers her true calling in life. (12m 22s)

Julie Anderson: Part 3

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The Supreme Court changes everything for the Andersons. (7m 58s)

Jsaron Jones: Part 1

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A gunshot wound upends Jsaron’s life. (10m 26s)

Jsaron Jones: Part 2

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A gun charge threatens to put Jsaron behind bars. (7m 10s)

Jsaron Jones: Part 3

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Jsaron goes missing. (6m 31s)

India Hart: Part 1

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India reveals to her classmates that she’s suffering from PTSD. (6m 40s)

India Hart: Part 2

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Prom and graduation prove bittersweet as India recalls violence in her life. (12m 36s)

India Hart: Part 3

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As India heads to college, her mom makes a revelation. (7m 15s)

Noemi Martinez: Part 1

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15 years after losing her son, Noemi helps other survivors. (10m 37s)

Noemi Martinez: Part 2

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Noemi experiences the stresses and dangers of her job. (11m 35s)

Noemi Martinez: Part 3

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Noemi has questions for her son’s killer. (6m)

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