Second Victims

Set against the backdrop of an understaffed stroke unit, skilled neurologist Alexandra's unwavering confidence is put to the ultimate test when a routine case spirals into tragedy. Blame and guilt ripple through the hospital, and Alexandra confronts her own fallibility, grappling with the profound repercussions of medical misjudgements. In a raw and introspective journey, Second Victims shows us the weight of guilt and the power of compassion.

This North American premiere takes us deep into the mind of doctors, nurses, and those who turn to them for care. Auditing the line between misjudgements and medical malpractice, Zinnini Elkington’s film surveys our overcrowded hospital system and the consequences – spiritual and professional – that befall caregivers when they don’t get it right.