The Bulldogs

On February 3rd, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in the village of East Palestine, Ohio, leading to the release and burn of 1.1 million pounds of vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate. In the weeks that followed, the community found itself thrust into a media whirlwind. Overnight, the town faced a maelstrom of uncertainty and controversy, raising questions about safety, corporate responsibility, and the economic future of an already strained community. The Bulldogs picks up as the news cameras leave, and residents resume their lives in the aftermath of the derailment. From a chiropractor-turned-activist, to the leader of an elderly dance group, The Bulldogs paints a rich and nuanced picture of a tight-knit community in crisis.