{
  "id": 14083129,
  "title": "How do you rebuild after a mass shooting? This documentary explores one woman's story",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-do-you-rebuild-after-a-mass-shooting-this-documentary-explores",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T01:09:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/aftermath-harmful-conspiracies-documentary/107257376"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aftermath, a documentary directed by Jared Nicholson and Ben Lawrence, delves into the harrowing tale of Wendy Scurr, a first responder who lost her life during the Port Arthur massacre in 1996. This event remains Australia's deadliest mass-shooting in modern history, claiming 35 lives. Scurr, a St John's ambulance officer, was renowned for her heroism and dedication to teaching others first aid. However, her life took a tragic turn when she became entangled in conspiracy theories following the tragedy. This documentary, which premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival, explores Scurr's story and the path that led her to such beliefs, as well as Nicholson's own journey from a dark online space to confronting his own troubled past.",
  "summary": "Aftermath filmmakers Jared Nicholson and Ben Lawrence discuss trying to understand those who find comfort in a dark place.",
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    "Documentary \"Aftermath\" explores Wendy Scurr's story",
    "Scurr, first responder, died in 1996 Port Arthur massacre",
    "Film investigates conspiracy theories' impact on Scurr"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Exploring the personal descent of a first responder into conspiracy theories illustrates how the trauma of a national tragedy can fracture an individual's perception of reality and community.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}