Overview
- Gloria Cazares, whose 9-year-old daughter Jackie was killed in Uvalde, spoke on stage, saying her child’s room remains frozen in time.
- She told the audience that gun violence is now the leading cause of death for kids and teens and urged viewers to confront the reality represented by the empty rooms.
- The 33-minute film follows CBS News journalist Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp on a multi-year project documenting families’ preserved spaces.
- Director Joshua Seftel accepted the award alongside producer Conall Jones, Hartman, and Cazares, noting the four children featured: Hallie, Gracie, Dominic, and Jackie.
- Released in August 2025, the Oscar-winning short is streaming on Netflix and has renewed attention on the lasting impact of school shootings, including the 2022 Robb Elementary attack that killed 19 children and two teachers.