What happens when a community's trust in public health is shattered overnight?
Rarely do communities come together after tragedy to collectively heal, make sense of loss, and rebuild hope. Through the powerful gift of storytelling, Unmasking the Truth: The Impact of COVID-19 in Albany, GA does exactly that—bringing together voices from the hospital system, faith communities, affected families, public health leaders, and social justice advocates to illuminate one community's journey through the early days of the pandemic.
Albany, Georgia—my hometown—is a historically Black community celebrated by W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, it remains a beacon of what restorative care and community connectedness can achieve in our darkest moments. This is a story of resilience amid repeated crises, and of a community that refused to fracture.
Selected for the American Public Health Association (APHA) Film Festival, this film offers vital lessons for all of us working at the intersection of health equity, art and community well-being.
Join us for a private screening followed by a panel discussion featuring community members whose stories shaped this film.
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