Film Viewing: The Black Walnut May 20, 2023 North Charleston, South Carolina Coming together 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. Following the screening, an interactive panel discussion was held with the audience, discussing the film and how prostate cancer affects the Black community, as well as provide suggestions as to what each of us can do to address some of the significant barriers and disparities the Black community faces regarding prostate cancer.Panelists included:Terrance Afer-AndersonWriter and Director - The Black WalnutLee MoultriLocal Prostate Cancer SurvivorSerge A. Afeli, Ph.D., MSHAAssociate Professor of Pharmacology, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Marvella Elizabeth Ford, Ph.D.Associate Director, Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities - Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South CarolinaState Endowed Chair, Prostate Cancer Disparities - South Carolina State University Smart Play Video Close Presenting The Black Walnut Written and Directed by: Terrance Afer-AndersonRun time: 1 Hour 17 MinutesThe Black Walnut is a compelling, innovative docudrama designed to increase awareness of the of the alarming prostate cancer disparity impacting Black men. Featuring nine actual prostate cancer survivors, a urologist, and a medical oncologist in dramatic roles, the film explores the myriad barriers Black men encounter in securing healthcare. Sponsored By:
Coming together 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.
Following the screening, an interactive panel discussion was held with the audience, discussing the film and how prostate cancer affects the Black community, as well as provide suggestions as to what each of us can do to address some of the significant barriers and disparities the Black community faces regarding prostate cancer.Panelists included:Terrance Afer-AndersonWriter and Director - The Black WalnutLee MoultriLocal Prostate Cancer SurvivorSerge A. Afeli, Ph.D., MSHAAssociate Professor of Pharmacology, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Marvella Elizabeth Ford, Ph.D.Associate Director, Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities - Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South CarolinaState Endowed Chair, Prostate Cancer Disparities - South Carolina State University Smart
Play Video Close Presenting The Black Walnut Written and Directed by: Terrance Afer-AndersonRun time: 1 Hour 17 MinutesThe Black Walnut is a compelling, innovative docudrama designed to increase awareness of the of the alarming prostate cancer disparity impacting Black men. Featuring nine actual prostate cancer survivors, a urologist, and a medical oncologist in dramatic roles, the film explores the myriad barriers Black men encounter in securing healthcare.
