Sacramento Moms Demand Action hosts a powerful screening of “Put Down the Guns,” featuring Ice-T, at the historic Guild Theater, drawing community members to raise awareness about gun violence. Following the film, a panel discussion led by survivors and advocates focuses on the long-lasting mental health impacts of gun violence, with participants recounting their personal losses and advocating for reform.
Deborah Grimes, whose son was killed in 2022, emphasizes the need for a new approach to addressing gun violence, while panelists express the ongoing emotional toll and a significant lack of mental health resources in Sacramento County. As they share experiences, community members advocate for healing and support, underscoring the film’s aim to stimulate critical conversations on a pressing societal issue.
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