Film Viewing: The Silent Killer September 20, 2023 New York, New York Register Part of the The Inaugural New York Academy of Medicine Prostate Cancer Summit: A Screening, Education, and Film EventNew York Academy of Medicine Campus1216 5th Ave., New York, NY 100295:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.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. 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. Light refreshments will be provided.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, we will have a discussion that includes the film's writer/director, Landi Maduro, along with local doctors and researchers from Mount Sinai Health System and the New York Academy of Medicine. These expert panelists will discuss 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.The audience is encouraged to take part in the discussion, so we can work together to make a difference for Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Panelists Landi Maduro Director/Producer BlueChild Entertainment, LLC Kris Bennett Former Staff (Director, Health Equity & Community Organizing) ZERO Prostate Cancer Screening Sponsored By: Local Partners:
Part of the The Inaugural New York Academy of Medicine Prostate Cancer Summit: A Screening, Education, and Film EventNew York Academy of Medicine Campus1216 5th Ave., New York, NY 100295:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.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.
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.
Light refreshments will be provided.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, we will have a discussion that includes the film's writer/director, Landi Maduro, along with local doctors and researchers from Mount Sinai Health System and the New York Academy of Medicine. These expert panelists will discuss 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.The audience is encouraged to take part in the discussion, so we can work together to make a difference for Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Panelists Landi Maduro Director/Producer BlueChild Entertainment, LLC Kris Bennett Former Staff (Director, Health Equity & Community Organizing) ZERO Prostate Cancer
