Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness

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

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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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.

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.

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).

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