Film Screening: The Doctor and the Medicine Woman

Visit the Cummings Center's Institute for Human Science and Culture for a free screening of Director Lydia Turco’s 2024 documentary The Doctor and the Medicine Woman, followed by a live Q&A with Shianne Eagleheart, who is featured in the film..

The film presents a journey from the white walls of a French day hospital to the Healing Lodges in the Ohio forest, where caregivers on both sides share their experiences in supporting community in healing addiction through cultural dialogue.

Light refreshments will be offered during the post-screening Q&A.

Shianne Eagleheart is a Licensed Independent Counselor and Internationally Certified Clinical Supervisor, Native American Ceremonial Leader, Professional Trainer, Ordained Minister, and the Executive Director and Founder of The Red Bird Center, Inc. The Red Bird Center is a non-profit, Multicultural Healing Center located in Ohio. The Center provides opportunities for healing, education, and community celebration. The Red Bird Center is also active in Restorative Justice, promoting a healing model to effectively respond to crime in America and support the development of safer communities.

The event will take place on the 3rd floor of the Cummings Center building in the Institute for Human Science and Culture classrooms. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets).

A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The building, including the Institute, is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair is available to loan for those visiting. Please contact us ahead of time with any accessibility requirements so we can work together to make your visit comfortable.

For more information, see our accessibility page: https://uakron.edu/chp/about-us/accessibility.

A small parking lot is adjacent to the Cummings Center, on College St. There are also parking meters located along College St. or visitor parking available in Lot 30 (corner of College and Market streets).

UA staff, faculty, and student parking is available in Lot 40, off Mill St.

Local bus service is provided by Akron Metro. Stops closest to the Cummings Center are at Mill & College; E. Market & College; and Main & E. Bowery St. Further route details are available from Akron Metro.

For University of Akron students, faculty, and staff, the Roo Express stops at the nearby College St. Circle and at Fir Hill Towers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, 73 South College Street, Akron, United States