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 Decatur, GA - June 22, 2024 For Men’s Health Month, ZERO Prostate Cancer is proud to partner with Beulah Missionary Baptist Church to bring you Prostate Cancer in the Black Community: A Film Series. This event will include a viewing of the film The Silent Killer, written and directed by Landi Maduro, followed by a panel discussion, performances by the Beulah Boys, and testimonials from people in our community who have been impacted by prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screening (PSA testing) will be provided by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. 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. 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. Play Video Close Presenting If You Are My Brothers Written and Directed by: Reggie HicksRun Time: 35 MinutesIf You Are My Brothers is a documentary and outreach project about prostate cancer that follows the six year journey of two Black men with the disease. Ralph Franklin, a real estate lawyer with a high PSA and a prognosis of death meets a physician who helps prepare him to live and not to die. Reggie Hicks, the producer of the documentary, while chronicling Ralph’s story on film is also diagnosed with the disease. Now this one story becomes two…two stories that are intricately intertwined…two men with their own challenges…two men with a common bond of brotherhood and hope.
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 Decatur, GA - June 22, 2024 For Men’s Health Month, ZERO Prostate Cancer is proud to partner with Beulah Missionary Baptist Church to bring you Prostate Cancer in the Black Community: A Film Series. This event will include a viewing of the film The Silent Killer, written and directed by Landi Maduro, followed by a panel discussion, performances by the Beulah Boys, and testimonials from people in our community who have been impacted by prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screening (PSA testing) will be provided by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute.
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.
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.
Play Video Close Presenting If You Are My Brothers Written and Directed by: Reggie HicksRun Time: 35 MinutesIf You Are My Brothers is a documentary and outreach project about prostate cancer that follows the six year journey of two Black men with the disease. Ralph Franklin, a real estate lawyer with a high PSA and a prognosis of death meets a physician who helps prepare him to live and not to die. Reggie Hicks, the producer of the documentary, while chronicling Ralph’s story on film is also diagnosed with the disease. Now this one story becomes two…two stories that are intricately intertwined…two men with their own challenges…two men with a common bond of brotherhood and hope.