DOCUMENTARY SYNOPSIS:

Less black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978 and black men have the lowest life expectancy in the United States. With only 2% of American doctors being black men, this comes as no surprise. This documentary dissects the systemic barriers preventing black men from becoming medical doctors and the consequences on society at large.

Health care accounts for nearly 20% of the United States’ GDP and a significant portion of that is driven by disparities in a system that lacks diverse physicians. What if we had a medical workforce that actually reflected our patient population? What challenges do our black boys face? Who are their role models? Why is it easier to visualize a black man in an orange jumpsuit than it is in a white coat? What’s happening in society that more black women are becoming doctors while black men are stagnant? WHOSE FAULT IS IT? It’s time to end this CRISIS and get more BLACK MEN IN WHITE COATS!

DOCUMENTARY TRAILER: https://trailer.bmwcmovie.com/trailer1602557931782

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Once registered, Ticket-Holders will receive TWO EMAILS on Friday, March 26 by 12:00pm (EDT) with links providing access to the film and the online panel discussion for later that evening (details below). If you do not receive a link on March 26th, FIRST check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation email from "IndieScreenings" and "Malik Melodies". Otherwise please contact Anita Wallace at malikmelodies@gmail.com for assistance.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2021:

• 12:00 Noon (EDT): Receive 2 emails with links to the screening and panel discussion after the film.

• 7:00pm (EDT): The screening of “Black Men In White Coats” (80 mins) via a private link on IndieScreening.com. Remember, the viewing link and password will be sent to you by 12 noon on March 26th. (NOTE: The link to the film will be active from 5pm (EDT) until Saturday, March 27 at 5pm (EDT)).

• 8.20pm (EDT): Zoom waiting room opens.

• 8:30pm-9:00pm (EDT): Live panel discussion. The discussion will be moderated by Malik Melodies Sisterhood, Inc. Executive Board Member, Anita Wallace.

OUR PANELIST

Dr. Oscar Alleyne. DrPH, MPH – The Chief of Programs and Services for the National Association of County and City Health Officials overseeing a $76+ million dollar portfolio of programs.

Mr. Umaru Barrie – 6th year MD/Ph.D Candidate, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a research focus in molecular microbiology.

Dr. Jeffrey Marable - The Chief Clinical Officer at PrimaryOne Health and Director of Women's Health and Family Services at Columbus Public Health in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Brandon Small, DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy - Currently studying for the board exam. Member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

FREE EVENT (Donations Accepted):

This is a FREE screening, however, donations are welcomed to offset the cost of the film.

REGISTRATION:

**Please note: When you register, please select one option:

• "General Admission" to obtain a free ticket, or

• "Donation" if you would like to make a donation and receive a ticket.