FIRST FRIDAYS at Hunter/East Harlem
A Film and Dialogue Series on Health and Social Justice

Triggering Wounds.

Friday, February 7th, 2014. 

Triggering Wounds tells the moving real-life story of a young man from Harlem coming to terms with the impact of gun violence on his life and his community. Directed and produced by students in the Maysles Documentary Center's Teen Producers Academy, and their production company No Straight Media, Triggering Wounds provides an intimate portrait of a community struggling to understand, heal, and transform in the face of this devastating violence. The short was produced in partnership with Harlem Hospital and the New York County District Attorney's office.

[See a trailer for the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1_Wn_JCyGw]

The discussion will continue after the screening with youth-led breakout sessions where participants will have the chance to to discuss the root causes and potential solutions to violence in East Harlem. Meet the filmmakers, youth leaders, and others concerned about violence in the community.

Pizza provided in workshops.

Event is free, but please reserve a space at Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-fridays-at-huntereast-harlem-triggering-wounds-tickets-10161803227?aff=es2

For groups (5 or more), please reserve a space by emailing [log in to unmask]

CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College Room 115

Doors open at 5:00
Film begins at 5:30

Sponsored by Hunter College Program in Community Health Education, The Maysles Documentary Center, Harlem Hospital Center, NYC Mission Society/ Operation Harlem SNUG, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)