On May 7, 2025, the internationally recognized documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic will become available for streaming on Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV. The film arrives at a critical time, offering an urgent examination of the rising tide of gun violence affecting communities across the globe.
Directed by Terry C. Carney Sr. and Eric Herbert, and executive produced by hip-hop legend and social activist Ice-T, the film moves beyond the surface-level conversation about firearms. Instead, it explores the deeper forces at play—unresolved trauma, psychological distress, untreated mental illness, and the long-standing effects of systemic neglect.
The documentary is driven by powerful, first-hand accounts from survivors, grieving families, youth advocates, mental health professionals, and reformed gang members, whose voices bring raw truth to light. Their experiences paint a sobering yet humanizing picture of a crisis too often reduced to statistics.
“Gun violence doesn’t appear out of nowhere—it’s born from suffering,” explains Terry C. Carney Sr. “It’s driven by mental illness that goes unchecked, trauma that remains buried, and a society constantly consuming violence—from lyrics and films to video games where killing is glorified. We’ve normalized the chaos, and it’s destroying lives. I didn’t make this film to entertain—I made it to provoke awareness, accountability, and action. This is a mirror held up to society, and it’s time we take a hard look at what we’re accepting and ignoring.”
Put the Guns Down has earned recognition at numerous prestigious film festivals, where it received awards for its emotional impact, fearless storytelling, and urgent relevance. A key moment in the film features activists, survivors, grieving families, and community leaders united in a call for legislative reform—demanding policies that prioritize both public safety and accessible support for those dealing with trauma.
Alongside the streaming release, the film launches its Put the Guns Down High School & College Tour—a national outreach effort focused on awareness, education, and prevention. Each event includes a screening, live panel, and open discussion centered on trauma, healing, and the need for reform at every level.
Viewers are encouraged to watch the film when it premieres on May 7, help amplify its message, and connect with the movement through screenings, school tours, or local discussions.
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Watch. Reflect. Take action.
Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic premieres May 7 on Peacock, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV.
