The film traces the developments in the field, featuring two of the doctors who pioneered this work and the health care professionals that are running the evidence. A simple survey initiates the discussion and provides the basis for a new understanding of what our culture is facing and how to best treat families dealing with "toxic stress." Animation and well-placed statistics punctuate the thoughtful film's message that, now armed with this information, we can act quickly to mitigate the effects of a public health crisis.