Aftershock KC: Community Film Screening

600 North 7th Street Trafficway,Kansas City KS 66101

14 January, 2023

Description

What is this for?This event is for a film screening of the Aftershock Documentary, with all community members invited to attend (please register to attend here: space is limited). About the Film (from its website):In October 2019, 30-year-old Shamony Gibson tragically died 13 days following the birth of her son. Two months later, we began filming Shamony's surviving mother, Shawnee Benton Gibson, and bereaved partner, Omari Maynard, as they began to process what happened and figure out their new normal. In April 2020, 26-year-old Amber Rose Isaac, died due to an emergency c-section. Within weeks of Amber's death, Omari reaches out to Amber's surviving partner Bruce McIntyre and a lifelong bond is formed. Together, Omari and Bruce begin the fight for justice for their partners with their families and community by their side, while caring for their children as newly single parents. Through the film, we witness these two families become ardent activists in the maternal health space, seeking justice through legislation, medical accountability, community, and the power of art. Their work introduces us to a myriad of people including a growing brotherhood of surviving Black fathers, along with the work of midwives and physicians on the ground fighting for institutional reform. Through their collective journeys, we find ourselves on the front lines of the growing birth justice movement that is demanding systemic change within our medical system and government. Who is this event for?This film screening is for community members interested in addressing Black maternal mortality in the Kansas City area. Food refreshments and childcare will be provided. Please register to confirm your attendance. After the film, stick around for a panel discussion with local experts to learn more about what we can do as a community to address Black maternal mortality rates. Learn more on the Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force website. When and Where is it? Saturday, January 14th, 2023From 11:30 am - 2:00 pmAt Memorial Hall, 600 N 7th St Trfy, Kansas City, KS 66101Upstairs Ballroom. Please take the elevator to the top floor. Street parking is available near the building. What else you should know: Trigger Warning: If you are pregnant or expecting, please know that this documentary includes sensitive content. You may still want to attend the panel after the film screening, which should begin around 1:30 pm. Inclement Weather: In the event of unsafe weather conditions, the event will be rescheduled. Those that register will receive information on when the rescheduled date and time. Thank you to our event sponsor: UnitedHealthCare Community Plan