Documentary "Uvalde Mom" Screens at Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival
The documentary "Uvalde Mom" tells the story of Angeli Rose Gomez, a mother who rescued her two sons during the 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
Colorado Matters producer Hayley Sanchez spoke with filmmaker Anayansi Prado about the documentary, which is screening at the Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival at Colorado College.
Like most of us, I was very moved by what happened in Uvalde. As I learned more about the community — a Latino, working-class farming town near the border — it really resonated with the kinds of communities I’ve been documenting for over 20 years.
Prado discusses what drew her to Gomez's story, the challenges of documenting trauma, and what Colorado can learn from the film.
- The documentary highlights the bravery of Angeli Rose Gomez, who ran into the school to rescue her sons while police waited outside for over an hour.
- The film explores the impact of gun violence on communities, particularly in Colorado, which has experienced its own share of gun violence.
Author's summary: Filmmaker Anayansi Prado discusses her documentary "Uvalde Mom" and its relevance to Colorado.
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