About this Event
This highly anticipated, FREE community event will feature the following:
Host: Billy Council Founder of CouncilHim
An interactive mental health panel discussion with Muhammad Bilal (Writer and Director of Perdido), Dr. George James (Licensed Therapist, Published Author, International Speaker), Keenan Shoulders (Licensed Master Social Worker), and Antonio McLaurin (Trauma Specialist - Clinical Supervisor).
Screening of the groundbreaking film Perdido (written and directed by Muhammad Bilal). Perdido is a film about an African American man who reluctantly seeks help from a Latino therapist when suppressed memories begin to resurface after a tragic encounter with police.
A mental health and wellness resource fair with over 10 community-based businesses and organizations that offer free and affordable treatment and wellness options.
PERDIDO, FILM POSTER
Perdido, Film Trailer
https://vimeo.com/1119889612?fl=pl&fe=cm
BILAL WORLD ENTERTAINMENT is a New York City-based, independent film production company that uses the transformative power of film to promote social justice, explore the human condition, and create immersive, innovative, and thought-provoking films. Bilal World Entertainment was founded by Muhammad Bilal, a Chicago native and the principal of New Dawn Charter High School II in New York City.
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Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Mental Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Info: Our mental health and wellness resource fair will feature 10 community-based organizations that will offer free and affordable resources across Harlem and the Bronx to our 500+ event attendees.
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:30 PM
Screening of The Film, PERDIDO
Info: Perdido is about an African American man who reluctantly seeks therapy when suppressed emotions from his past are triggered by a deadly run-in with police. Doors close at 6:40 pm for the showing of Perdido.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Interactive Discussion Moderated by Billy Council
Info: Panelists include Muhammad Bilal (Writer and Director of Perdido), Dr. George James (Licensed Therapist, Published Author, International Speaker), Keenan Shoulders (Licensed Master Social Worker), and Antonio McLaurin (Trauma Specialist - Clinical Supervisor).
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
P.S. 180 Hugo Newman, 370 West 120th Street, New York, United States
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