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Bulldogs Documentary Spotlights East Palestine's Resilience Post-Derailment

2/10/2026

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The Bulldogs will premiere at the Slamdance Festival in Los Angeles from February 19 to March 6, 2026.
The documentary follows East Palestine, Ohio, residents after the 2023 chemical train derailment.
It features a retiree leading a cardio-drumming class and a chiropractor-turned-activist running for Congress.
The film, directed by Ohio filmmakers Noah Dixon and Ori Segev, seeks to show the town's long-term effects and residents' emotional resilience.

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Story summary

The Bulldogs will premiere at the Slamdance Festival in Los Angeles from February 19 to March 6, 2026.
The documentary follows East Palestine, Ohio, residents after the 2023 chemical train derailment.
It features a retiree leading a cardio-drumming class and a chiropractor-turned-activist running for Congress.
The film, directed by Ohio filmmakers Noah Dixon and Ori Segev, seeks to show the town's long-term effects and residents' emotional resilience.