LAWRENCE, Ind. — When a fatal shooting happens, news reports break down what is known and what police reported about the incident. But a new documentary is asking what happens to the families of those killed in shootings.
“There are lots of different aspects to this, a lot of nuances that we don’t think about in the 30 seconds when we see them on the news, but these are families who have to go from the funeral to piece their lives together afterwards,” said Lisa Butler. “Sometimes, it’s just really difficult, especially if you don’t have a lot of resources available to you.”
Butler is the co-producer of the documentary “What’s Left Behind,” which aims to raise awareness and inspire action related to gun violence. The film focuses on families experiencing gun violence in Chicago. Many of those families feel forgotten with few resources to help them after their tragedy leaves the headlines…