About this Event
THE FILM:
Audiences journey with co-director John Lewis as he crosses the country seeking answers to why Americans of Color suffer from disproportionately higher rates of chronic disease than their European American counterparts, while examining the intersections of food, disease, race, poverty, institutional racism and government corruption.
Through interviews with cultural influencers, doctors, researchers, politicians, attorneys, professional athletes, activists and experts in the field of food justice, John begins to unravel a story of collusion that has kept millions of Americans sick, while the industries responsible make billions of dollars.
The film follows John as the protagonist and narrator in the documentary because of his unique experience being adopted at birth from his drug addicted birth mother, growing up as an overweight kid in the violence of Ferguson, to becoming a prominent health and wellness advocate promoting compassion.
Watch the trailer at https://www.theyretryingtokillus.com
COOK OFF:
In conjunction with the film, there will be a collard green cook off competition where chefs battle for the best collard greens in Oakland and show us new ways to eat and live healthy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, United States
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