Kyra's directorial debut, the award-winning feature documentary "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia," explores gun violence in her city and the community's efforts to combat it Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia is a full-length documentary focusing on the effects of gun violence on young men, women & mothers living in Philadelphia. This film follows the stories of three young adults who were empowered to discover their self-worth and ultimately pivot their life journeys toward a positive and hopeful future, all through the power of basketball. The year 2021 was the most violent in Philadelphia’s history, with over 500 murders. 2022 is on track to pass those numbers. Community leaders do what they can, but for Shoot Basketballs NOT People founder Garry Mills, the prospect of losing just one more kid to gun violence is one too many. Filmmaker's Bio Kyra Knox is an award-winning impact producer and director who understands the power of storytelling. Her work has been featured in Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe Magazine, NPR: Morning Editon, Axios, Filmmaker Magazine, and more. The film premiered at the prestigious American Black Film Festival and has since garnered critical acclaim, winning honors at The Philadelphia Film Festival, The Micheaux Film Festival, the Harlem Hip Hop Festival, and more. FOX Soul and Prime Video have acquired her feature, and it has been seen by over 300,000 households (and counting) since its December 2023 debut. Kyra's filmmaking approach fosters a deep connection between the audience and the subjects of her documentaries. This stems from her belief in respecting and caring for each person's story. Kyra Knox will be there in person.