Film Series: Prostate Cancer in the Black Community ZERO hosts the Prostate Cancer in the Black Community film series throughout the country, using public viewings to highlight and raise awareness about prostate cancer within the Black community. Jump To Jump To Upcoming Viewings ZERO hosts the Prostate Cancer in the Black Community film series throughout the country, using public viewings to highlight and raise awareness about prostate cancer within the Black community. Currently, the film events include Landi Maduro's The Silent Killer documentary. Screenings include food or light refreshments and a viewing of the film, followed by a panel discussion that includes a prostate cancer survivor from the community and a urologist and/or medical oncologist.During this discussion the members on this panel will talk about the film and how prostate cancer affects the Black community, and also provide some suggestions as to what each of us can do to address some of the significant barriers and disparities that the Black community faces regarding prostate cancer. After the panel discussion, the panel members take questions from the audience. We encourage all that attend to participate and engage in this important conversation. Upcoming Screenings Coming Soon There are no film viewings scheduled at this time. Sign up for email communications from ZERO to get updated when a new viewing is available in your area. Play Video Close Movie Viewing The Silent Killer Written and Directed by: Landi MaduroRun time: 1 Hour 25 MinutesBlack men are the most at risk to develop prostate cancer and die from it. This documentary seeks to change that. The filmmakers went to barbershops, beauty salons, churches, and social gatherings across the US to talk to Black men from all walks of life. In addition to these discussions, the film follows three different Black men at three different ages and stages of prostate issues. Through their stories, the hope is to educate men and dissolve the fear of being open to discussing their health.
ZERO hosts the Prostate Cancer in the Black Community film series throughout the country, using public viewings to highlight and raise awareness about prostate cancer within the Black community. Currently, the film events include Landi Maduro's The Silent Killer documentary. Screenings include food or light refreshments and a viewing of the film, followed by a panel discussion that includes a prostate cancer survivor from the community and a urologist and/or medical oncologist.During this discussion the members on this panel will talk about the film and how prostate cancer affects the Black community, and also provide some suggestions as to what each of us can do to address some of the significant barriers and disparities that the Black community faces regarding prostate cancer. After the panel discussion, the panel members take questions from the audience. We encourage all that attend to participate and engage in this important conversation.
Upcoming Screenings Coming Soon There are no film viewings scheduled at this time. Sign up for email communications from ZERO to get updated when a new viewing is available in your area.
Play Video Close Movie Viewing The Silent Killer Written and Directed by: Landi MaduroRun time: 1 Hour 25 MinutesBlack men are the most at risk to develop prostate cancer and die from it. This documentary seeks to change that. The filmmakers went to barbershops, beauty salons, churches, and social gatherings across the US to talk to Black men from all walks of life. In addition to these discussions, the film follows three different Black men at three different ages and stages of prostate issues. Through their stories, the hope is to educate men and dissolve the fear of being open to discussing their health.
