THE DEADLIEST DISEASE IN AMERICA
The Deadliest Disease in America explores the issue of disparities based on difference in the U.S. health care system as it follows the real-life stories of four individuals, each whom have experienced racism while seeking medical care, and three health care organizations where change is already becoming a reality.
Screening followed by workshop and Q&A with filmmaker and reception.
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Crystal Emery
Crystal Renée Emery, writer, producer and director of The Deadliest Disease in America, has accumulated more than twenty-five years of professional experience in the entertainment industry, having produced, written, directed and worked on productions throughout the United States and Europe. She polished her craft under the tutelage of industry giant Bill Duke (A Rage in Harlem) and is one of a select group of young directors to work extensively with directing icon Lloyd Richards (Piano Lesson). She is a published children's author.