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Ohio Train Derailment Doc 'The Bulldogs' Trailer Reveals Town's Resilience

The trailer for the documentary "The Bulldogs" has been released ahead of its premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2026. The film chronicles the lives of residents in East Palestine, Ohio, in the aftermath of the devastating 2023 chemical train derailment. It follows local figures, including a retiree turned podcaster and a chiropractor turned congressional candidate, capturing their resilience. Directed by Ohio-based filmmakers, the documentary was shot over an extended period to explore the long-term emotional impact on the community.

Key Points: 'The Bulldogs' Doc Trailer on Ohio Chemical Train Derailment Out

  • Chronicles 2023 Ohio chemical derailment aftermath
  • Follows residents' lives and activism
  • Finds humor in ordinary town moments
  • Premiering at Slamdance Film Festival 2026
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Trailer of documentary 'The Bulldogs' chronicling 2023 Ohio chemical train derailment aftermath out

Trailer released for documentary 'The Bulldogs,' chronicling East Palestine residents' lives after the 2023 chemical train derailment. Premieres at Slamdance 2026.

"the trains built the town of East Palestine - Documentary Subject"

Washington DC, February 10

The makers of the documentary 'The Bulldogs, ' which follows the lives of residents in a small Ohio town in the aftermath of a devastating chemical train derailment in 2023, have finally released the teaser of the movie ahead of its premiere at Slamdance Film Festival 2026.

According to Deadline, the film portrays residents grappling with existential fears for their town's future amid a media whirlwind.

Some of the subjects include a retiree who leads a cardio-drumming workout class for older women and has taken up podcasting to share positive stories about East Palestine, and a local chiropractor-turned-activist who decides to run for Congress.

The story follows high school football games and holiday variety shows, finding humour and tenderness in the ordinary moments that hold a town together, Deadline reported.

The trailer opens with a man claiming that the "trains built" the town of East Palestine, Ohio, where the incident occurred. It was followed by visuals from the day of the accident to the present-day state of the town.

The film is directed and produced by Ohio-based filmmakers Noah Dixon & Ori Segev, who have deep ties to the region, and was shot over an extended period following the derailment, allowing the story to move beyond the immediate aftermath and into the emotional and psychological residue left behind.

The film is produced by Loose Films. The makers shared the teaser on their YouTube handle.

Meanwhile, the Slamdance Festival opens on February 19 in Los Angeles and runs till March 6.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Watching this makes me think of the Bhopal gas tragedy. The trauma lasts for generations. It's good that filmmakers are documenting this long-term aftermath. The retiree starting a podcast to share positive stories is such a resilient, human response. 🙏
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Aman W
Interesting. But I hope the documentary doesn't just focus on the "heartwarming" moments. The corporate accountability angle is crucial. Who was responsible for the derailment? What about the environmental cleanup? The story needs that edge too.
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Sarah B
The chiropractor running for Congress! That's the spirit. When systems fail you, you have to step up and try to change them. Ordinary people becoming activists is a powerful narrative. Wishing the filmmakers and the town all the best.
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Vikram M
"The trains built the town..." – that line hits hard. It's about how the very thing that gives you livelihood can also bring disaster. We have similar stories with industries in many Indian towns. Safety regulations cannot be compromised, full stop.
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Kavya N
Finding humour and tenderness in ordinary moments after such a tragedy... that's how communities survive. It's not just about the big protests or news cycles, but the daily football games and variety shows that keep hope alive. Beautiful concept for a film.

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