FREE Film Screening & Community Conversation: The Silent Crisis

Schedule

Sat Jan 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Stark Library - Main Library | Canton, OH

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Free screening of "The Silent Crisis" Film with filmmaker Khalilah Purnell, live Q&A, and community conversation. Light refreshments served
About this Event

Join us for a free community screening of the newly released, powerful and thought-provoking film The Silent Crisis, a timely social drama that shines light on stories too often overlooked.

In just days since its release, The Silent Crisis has begun sparking conversations, emotion, and awareness, and now weโ€™re bringing that conversation directly to the community.

This special screening will be followed by:

  • ๐ŸŽค A live Q&A discussion
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Meet the filmmaker: Writer, Producer, Executive Producer & Director Khalilah Purnell
  • ๐Ÿ’ป A virtual Zoom appearance (pending availability) from select cast members for audience questions
  • ๐Ÿฝ Light refreshments will be served

This is more than a film, itโ€™s a moment, a message, and a call to awareness.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 60 Seats.



Brief Synopsis / Logline

The Silent Crisis is a gripping social drama that explores the unseen and unheard realities impacting our communities, exposing how silence, neglect, and systemic failure collide when a certain demographic is reported missing, opposed to our counterparts. Rooted in truth and emotional depth, the film challenges viewers to see, feel, and confront what is too often ignored.


Who Should Attend:

Community members

Advocates & activists

Students & educators

Film lovers

Anyone passionate about social awareness, justice, and storytelling.



Come join the cry and continue to spread the message that the world need to see HUMAN and not COLOR! All lives matter and deserve the same since of Urgency when reported missing.


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Where is it happening?

Stark Library - Main Library, 1020 Market Avenue North, Canton, United States

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