Join us for a reception after each screening. Enjoy refreshments while connecting, networking, and continuing meaningful conversations sparked by the inspiring films. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet others passionate about health, wellness, and storytelling.
DAY 1: Opening Day: Movement Makers | Sunday, April 6
Doors at 1:00 pm
Program 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The opening day sets the stage for three days of powerful storytelling that honors resilience, activism, and the unbreakable spirit of communities fighting for justice. The featured films showcase how movements—whether cultural, social, or political—emerge from lived experiences and collective determination. From reclaiming identity to confronting systemic injustice, these stories remind us that change is not just necessary—it is inevitable.
The day culminates in a Q&A with Dr. Thomas LaVeist, director of The Skin You're In, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s exploration of racial health disparities in America. Dr. LaVeist’s insights will illuminate the intersections of history, policy, and personal narratives that shape health outcomes today.
Shorts: Definition of Resilience: “Identity," This is New Orleans, Stories Within, Takeover
Feature: Pre-screening of The Skin You're In (Thomas LaVeist)
DAY 2: The Power of Choice | Monday, April 7
Doors at 4:00 pm
Program 4:45 - 9:00 pm
The closing night highlights storytelling as a tool for transformation, healing, and social change. The selected films amplify voices that are often overlooked, offering deeply personal and visually stunning narratives that challenge perceptions and inspire action.
The evening’s feature film, Alive Inside, demonstrates the remarkable power of music in unlocking memory, identity, and connection for individuals with dementia. Director Michael Rossato-Bennett will join us for a Q&A, sharing his journey in making the film and discussing how storytelling can shift perspectives on aging, care, and human dignity.
Shorts: Smells Like; Hidden Barriers | Health Care's invisible minority; Sol in the Garden
Feature: On the Divide (Q&A with filmmaker)
DAY 3: The Power of Storytelling | Tuesday, April 8
Doors at 4:00pm
Program 4:45 - 9:00 pm
The closing night highlights storytelling as a tool for transformation, healing, and social change. The selected films amplify voices that are often overlooked, offering deeply personal and visually stunning narratives that challenge perceptions and inspire action.
The evening’s feature film, Alive Inside, demonstrates the remarkable power of music in unlocking memory, identity, and connection for individuals with dementia. Director Michael Rossato-Bennett will join us for a Q&A, sharing his journey in making the film and discussing how storytelling can shift perspectives on aging, care, and human dignity.
Shorts: Ekbeh; Enclave: Mar, Marasmo, Maravilla; Imelda is not Alone
Feature: Alive Inside (Michael Rossato-Bennett)
Presented by the Tulane Health Equity Institute, Partners for Advancing Health Equity, and Tulane Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Co-sponsored by Tulane Digital Media Practices, Tulane University Libraries, The Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies, and The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Community Partner: NOVAC
