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PROJECT BLACKBIRD - A FILM SCREENING & CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Join the City of West Hollywood and its Women's Advisory Board for PROJECT BLACKBIRD - A Film Screening & Conversation About Mental Health and Wellness featuring the award-winning short film "Blackbird" , based on a true stories about two women from different backgrounds who meet in a treatment for eating disorders. Conversation with guest speakers sharing their stories of struggling, hope and resilience, including the two women whose stories are featured in the film.
MODERATOR:
Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LPC, LPCS, CEDS, NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) Clinical Advisor
is an advocate for the awareness of eating disorders affecting Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC); an experienced presenter addressing eating disorders and diversity, as well as a contributor to the book, Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide.
SPEAKERS:
Alexandra Miles, Producer, PROJECT BLACKBIRD
is a start-up strategist, actress, producer, and change-maker. She is also currently the Producer behind PROJECT BLACKBIRD, and the producer of the film BLACKBIRD.
Jennifer Patino, Advocate
is a First Generation Mexican American who strives to empower all individuals by finding their fire. She has a background in modeling , pageantry and advocacy . Healing was not an easy path for Jennifer but she is here to show that it is possible.
Maegan Philmore, Producer & Director
is a Director of Production at Paramount in Los Angeles, making movies of the week. She strives to combine both sides of her experience: budgeting & logistics with creative storytelling to create projects in league with Charles D. King’s MACRO and Ava Duvernay’s ARRAY with a womanist, queer inclusive gaze.
Kendra Williams, Mental Health Advocate
is an advocate for fostering conversations that destigmatize mental illness within African-American and other underrepresented communities. While she continues to shine a light on unhealthy norms, assumptions, and the long-term damaging effects of eating disorders, she recognizes recovery to be the most essential aspect for living a purposeful and authentic life.
Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 2 PM to 4 PM
FREE!
Mental Health & Wellness Resources will be available and some fun giveaways.
Attendees are invited to bring an unwrapped toy to support the West Hollywood Toy Drive.
For More Info & To RSVP:
ProjectBlackbird.eventbrite.com
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