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 About The Films 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. Directors include Reggie Hicks from Straight Street Media, filmmaker Terrance Afer-Anderson, and Landi Maduro, a representative of Women of Color Filmmakers. They explore the impactful work of these filmmakers in raising awareness about prostate cancer among Black men.Currently, there are three films in the series: Afer-Anderson's docudrama The Black Walnut, Hicks's documentary If You Are My Brothers, and Maduro's The Silent Killer documentary. Screenings include food or light refreshments, a viewing of one of these films, followed by a panel discussion that includes the film’s writer/director, a prostate cancer survivor from the community, a physician (urologist and/or medical oncologist), and a researcher.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 takes place the panel members will take questions from the audience, we encourage all that attend to participate and engage in this important conversation. Upcoming Screenings Chicago, IL - October 27, 2024 ZERO Prostate Cancer will present Prostate Cancer in the Black Community: A Film Series, screening "The Silent Killer," followed by an expert panel discussion. About the Films 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. Directors include Reggie Hicks from Straight Street Media, filmmaker Terrance Afer-Anderson, and Landi Maduro, a representative of Women of Color Filmmakers. They explore the impactful work of these filmmakers in raising awareness about prostate cancer among Black men.Currently, there are three films in the series: Afer-Anderson's docudrama The Black Walnut, Hicks's documentary If You Are My Brothers, and Maduro's The Silent Killer documentary. Screenings include food or light refreshments, a viewing of one of these films, followed by a panel discussion that includes the film’s writer/director, a prostate cancer survivor from the community, a physician (urologist and/or medical oncologist), and a researcher.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 takes place the panel members will take questions from the audience, we encourage all that attend to participate and engage in this important conversation.
Upcoming Screenings Chicago, IL - October 27, 2024 ZERO Prostate Cancer will present Prostate Cancer in the Black Community: A Film Series, screening "The Silent Killer," followed by an expert panel discussion.
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.
