Newark Black Film Festival Presents — Aftershock

Join us as we explore the US maternal health crisis in the Black community.

Aftershock, directed by Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee. (86 mins). TV-MA

Following the deaths of two young women due to childbirth complications, two bereaved families galvanize activists, birth-workers and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crises today: the US maternal health crisis.

A small reception will be held at 6pm, with the film beginning at 7pm.

Following the film will be a panel discussion featuring:

• Tonya Lewis Lee, director
• Mayor of the City of Newark, Ras Baraka

Location: Billy Johnson Auditorium