Film Viewing: The Silent Killer June 22, 2024 Decatur, Georgia Register OverviewRegister Now Saturday, June 22, 202410:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ETFor 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 Film 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.Following the screening, we will have a discussion that includes the film's writer/director, Landi Maduro, along with local doctors and researchers and a prostate cancer survivor. 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. Screening Sponsored By Local Partner
Saturday, June 22, 202410:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ETFor 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 Film 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.Following the screening, we will have a discussion that includes the film's writer/director, Landi Maduro, along with local doctors and researchers and a prostate cancer survivor. 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.
