Film: 📽️Aftershock Documentary Viewing

 🎥 What: Viewing of the Documentary “Aftershock”
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
🔗 Join Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/788116345217

🎬 Documentary Synopsis:
After the tragic deaths of two young women due to childbirth complications, their bereaved families join forces with activists, birth workers, and physicians to confront one of America’s most pressing crises: the maternal health crisis.

🎬 View the Trailer: https://youtu.be/k63RC0rJEd8

Details:
This powerful 2022 documentary explores a critical issue that resonates deeply with many: the life-threatening complications—and, in some cases, tragic outcomes—faced by women during childbirth in hospitals. The film underscores how this crisis disproportionately impacts women of color, highlighting systemic inequities within maternal healthcare. This reality has prompted families of all type of makeups all over American to turn to homebirths, supported by doulas and midwives, as a safer and more empowering alternative.

👥 Open Discussion:
The film is approximately 90 minutes long, followed by a 30-minute optional group discussion. Bring your thoughts, and let’s talk about solutions and experiences!

🍿 BYOP (Bring Your Own Popcorn):
Feel free to enjoy herbal tea, coffee, fruit, or a smoothie during the event.