Lessons from Uvalde – A Special Screening & Journalist Panel
You’re Invited: Lessons from Uvalde – A Special Screening & Journalist Panel
You are invited to Lessons from Uvalde, an exclusive campus event featuring a special screening of the award-winning documentary Reporting from Uvalde and a conversation with journalists who covered the horrific events at Robb Elementary, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
Recently honored with the Golden Mike Award for Best Documentary, Reporting from Uvalde has been praised for its raw and unflinching portrayal of the psychological toll on journalists tasked with covering one of the nation’s most heartbreaking tragedies. The film will be showcased at the2025 American Documentary Film Festivaland the2026 Tribeca Film Festival.
Directed by Raya Torres, alumna (’24) and a News Reporter at KOLD-13 News, and Produced by Jesús Ayala, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Public Relations and a 5x Emmy award-winner, Reporting from Uvalde offers a poignant and insightful exploration of the role journalists play in reporting on mass shootings.
Event Details:
📍 LH 151, College of Liberal Arts,
📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025
5:30p.m. – Red Carpet Reception
֡ 6:00p.m. – Special Screening of Reporting from Uvalde
6:30p.m. – Panel Discussion moderated by Sid Garcia, KABC-TV, featuring journalists who reported from Uvalde
Why Attend?
This is a must-attend event for students interested in journalism/media, mental health, and the ethical challenges of reporting on trauma. Learn how professional journalists cover mass casualty events while balancing accuracy, empathy, and their own well-being. Gain insight into the resilience of the Uvalde community in the face of unimaginable loss— a story of strength, healing, and unity that resonates deeply, especially within Latino/a/x communities who see their own experiences and values reflected in Uvalde’s journey.
Reserve your seat by RSVP’ing here:
We look forward to sharing this important night of film, dialogue, and reflection with you.
