ONE CALL World Premiere: Mental Health Awareness Film Screening
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Tuesday, Nov 30, -0001 7pm - 11:30pm
Location
Miracle Theatre
535 8th St SE
Details
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.
Presented on World Suicide Prevention Day, the screening will be followed by an expert panel and community conversation exploring depression, PTSD, generational trauma, suicide prevention and pathways to healing.
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
Doors open at 7:00 PM. The formal program begins at 7:30 PM and includes the film premiere, panel discussion, audience Q&A, closing call to action and reception. Admission is free; advance RSVP is required.
Although this event is presented by KOGA Faith Foundation, it is open to everyone. People of every faith, background, race, ethnicity and community are warmly welcome.
Featured cast:
• Justin Oratokhai — Muna (lead actor)
• Benjamin Guevara — Kyle
• Deborah Getachew — Therapist
