Abyssinian Baptist Church Health Ministry Presents: presents 90 DAYS of ADVOCACY, ACTIVISM & STORYTELLING
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Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 Odell Clark Place New York, NY 10030Description
Abyssinian Baptist Church Health Ministry
Presents:
'90 DAYS' Film Screening and Panel
An Evening of ADVOCACY, ACTIVISM & STORYTELLING
On Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:00PM, Abyssinian Baptist Church Health Ministry will present 90 DAYS starring Teyonah Parris (Survivor’s Remorse, Mad Men & Chi-Raq), with executive producer Jussie Smollett (Empire, The Skinny & The Mighty Ducks). This powerful thought-provoking short film seeks to give people living with HIV and those who love them hope toward finding intimacy while educating others. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about healthy relationships moderated by NBLCA’s president and CEO C. Virginia Fields and featuring filmmaker Nathan Hale Williams. The evening program will take place at The Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 Odell Clark Place |New York, NY 10030. RSVP for tickets: 90daysabyssinian.eventbrite.com
Is love greater than our secrets? The film 90 DAYS explores that question through the story of a man and a woman who are faced with a life-altering decision after ninety days of dating. The heavy burden of HIV/AIDS on the black LGBT community is well-known; however, black women are also disproportionately at risk, with approximately 40,000 women living with HIV/AIDS in New York State. It’s time to have an honest conversation about testing and prevention, as well as the ways that stigma can get in the way of healthy relationships. The panel will explore these topics, as well as the goals of New York State’s blueprint for Ending the Epidemic of HIV/AIDS. For additional information about the event contact Abyssinian Church office, Rev. Rashad Moore at (212) 862-7474 or rasmoore@abyssinian.org.
Nathan plans to travel the country with the series called 90 DAYS: ADVOCACY, ACTIVISM & STORYTELLING ©, a series of screenings and discussions about healthy relationships, created by him. For additional information on community engagement, sponsorship and/or media inquiries contact Richard E. Pelzer II, Executive Producer of 90 DAYS at 929.841.6541 or PelzerMEGA1@gmail.com. Visit website: 90Daysthefilm.com
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The Health Ministry provides information and support on how the Body of Christ should care for our individual physical, psychological and spiritual health. It also sponsors workshops on nutrition, fitness, medical conditions, and the health care system. For additional information: abyssinian.org
A pivotal part of the 90 DAYS film project is our ability as filmmakers to inspire, educate and motivate communities by removing the 'STIGMA' associated with HIV/AIDS. The film was produced with the help of the ACT Against AIDS Initiative, AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the HIV Stops with Me campaign. For additional information visit: 90Daysthefilm.com
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A pivotal part of the 90 DAYS short film project is our ability as filmmakers to inspire, educate and motivate communities by removing the ' associated with HIV/AIDS. Nathan Hale Williams and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, Co Directors of the short film, go beyond the film festivals and connect directly with people with a Townhall Style conversation.
After ninety days of dating, Jessica and Taylor are forced to confront the realities surrounding living and loving with HIV after one of them reveals he/she is HIV positive. The film seeks to give people living with HIV hope toward finding love and intimacy while educating others.
The cast includes: Teyonah Parris () as Jessica, Pauletta Washington () as Gayle, Nic Few () as Taylor and Rodney Chester () as Kyle with Executive Producers – Jussie Smollett, Nathan Hale Williams, Richard E. Pelzer II & Sol Aponte.