ONE CALL World Premiere | Mental Health Film & Community Conversation
About this Event
Some people carry everything in silence. On September 10—World Suicide Prevention Day—we come together to change that.
KOGA Faith Foundation and the Light of the Mind Project present the free world premiere of ONE CALL, a mental-health awareness short film written and directed by Jehoshua Otuya. The screening will be followed by an expert panel and community conversation exploring depression, PTSD, generational trauma, suicide prevention and pathways to healing.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• World premiere of ONE CALL
• Expert panel discussion
• Facilitated audience Q&A
• Community reception and connection
FEATURED CAST
• Justin Oratokhai — Muna (lead actor)
• Benjamin Guevara — Kyle
• Deborah Getachew — Therapist
FEATURED PANELISTS
• Dr. Erikk D. Bonner — Assistant State Superintendent and Director, Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
• Gbenga Ogunjimi — Founder and Executive Director, Nigerian Center
• Todd Clark — Executive Director, Television, Internet & Video Association of DC (TIVA-DC)
• Dr. Damien Myers, MD, MPH — Founder and CEO, PrimeMed Academy
• Jehoshua Otuya — Founder, Light of the Mind Project; International Executive Director, KOGA Faith Foundation
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Although this event is presented by KOGA Faith Foundation and gives special attention to the mental-health experiences of men and communities that often suffer in silence, attendance is open to everyone. People of every faith, race, ethnicity, gender and background are warmly welcome.
Doors open at 7:00 PM. The formal program begins at 7:30 PM and includes the film premiere, panel discussion, audience Q&A and reception. Admission is free; advance RSVP is required.
LOCATION
Miracle Theatre, 535 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Public parking is available on 8th Street SE between I Street and Virginia Avenue.
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