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Documentary Shifts Narrative on School Shootings' Impact

2/27/2026

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The documentary All the Empty Rooms examines the impact of school shootings by portraying the bedrooms of four children who lost their lives, with photographer Lou Bopp capturing toys.
CBS correspondent Steve Hartman aims to shift narrative on school shootings, which he feels have become normalized.
Director Joshua Seftel says the film transcends political divides, and the families involved hope it will spur policy changes to prevent future tragedies.

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The documentary All the Empty Rooms examines the impact of school shootings by portraying the bedrooms of four children who lost their lives, with photographer Lou Bopp capturing toys.
CBS correspondent Steve Hartman aims to shift narrative on school shootings, which he feels have become normalized.
Director Joshua Seftel says the film transcends political divides, and the families involved hope it will spur policy changes to prevent future tragedies.