Can't Look Away: Who's Protecting Our Kids???
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- Jul 17, 2025
- 2 min read
A free documentary screening and community dialogue unpacking the impact of social media on youth mental health Speakers: Special ESPN Guest, Boston Public Radio & The Founder Of The Uvalde Foundation For Kids.
Join us for a powerful evening of learning and conversation about how digital platforms are shaping the mental health and well-being of young people. The event includes a screening of the acclaimed documentary Can’t Look Away, followed by an interactive Q&A with leading advocates, moderated by journalist Jim Braude.
This event is free with RSVP, thanks to the generous support of the Evelyn Lilly Lutz Foundation, as part of their Looking Up series on teen mental health.
About the Film
Can’t Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users.
Directors Matthew O’Neill and Perri Peltz take viewers inside the high-stakes legal battle to hold tech companies accountable for the harm caused by their negligence and dangerous algorithms. Based on investigative reporting by Bloomberg News’ Olivia Carville, the film follows the Social Media Victims Law Center fighting for justice for families whose children suffered tragic consequences linked to social media use.
As families seek justice, Can’t Look Away underscores the urgent need for industry reform and serves as both a wake-up call about the dangers of social media– and a call to action to protect future generations.
Speakers
Daniel Chapin, Founder & National Director, Uvalde Foundation For Kids
Daniel Chapin is the Founder and National Director of The Uvalde Foundation for Kids. The organization is dedicated to ending school violence through programs like anti-bullying education, student support hotlines, school safety training, and scholarships. Since its founding in 2022, the foundation has launched national campaigns, partnered with law enforcement, and provided direct aid to victims of gun violence.
Jess Sims, Peloton, ESPN
Jess Sims has always been a driven leader, starting her career as a school teacher opening schools in underserved neighborhoods in Boston and NYC. Eventually, she returned to her lifelong passion—fitness—where she now empowers others as a Peloton instructor through movement and motivation. She’s also a weekly contributor to ESPN’s College GameDay and a sideline reporter for Saturday Primetime college basketball, covering the game’s biggest moments alongside top announcers.
Jim Braude, Co-host of Boston Public Radio
Co-host of Boston Public Radio, Jim Braude is a veteran journalist and public service advocate.
