DMV Film ‘Life After The Gunshot’ Heads To Dallas To Premiere Episode #2

In 2017, the University of Maryland’s PATIENTS Program funded Dr. Joseph Richardson’s study to understand how young Black male survivors of firearm injuries at Prince George’s Hospital cope with trauma and recovery. Through two focus groups, the research revealed that over 70% of these survivors had experienced criminal justice supervision (incarceration, probation, etc.), highlighting how mass incarceration intertwines with gun violence in their lives. This finding led to a 2018 R2p Fellowship grant to further explore how such criminal justice involvement increases the risk of re-injury.

For the R2p study, Dr. Richardson partnered with Violence Intervention Specialist Che Bullock, who builds trust and mentors these young men from bedside care through recovery. Together, they conducted ten in-depth interviews and a focus group, probing issues like how a felony record may elevate re-injury risk and how these men sustain resilience amid stigma and trauma.

Collaborating with filmmaker Uzo Ihekwoaba, the team used digital storytelling to document raw, powerful narratives that link structural violence, gun violence, and mass incarceration—the two leading causes of harm for young Black men. Their work underscores the urgent need for integrated policies and increased funding for gun violence research, revealing that the impacts of a gunshot wound extend far beyond immediate physical injury.

Episode #1

“Life Is Too Precious, What’s The Price For A Life? – King Bisor”

Episode #2 – Trailer

JOIN THEM IN DALLAS, TEXAS AT THE TEXAS THEATRE ON SUNDAY APRIL 27TH