CANCER WHILE BLACK

By Anthonette Jacob

Cancer while Black (TM) is a docuseries showcasing the hardships and triumphs Black community members, in Ottawa, have overcome in relation to cancer. This docuseries is a small snapshot into the lives of Black Canadians who have directly and indirectly been affected by this disease. Through these stories, we want to share what a day or a time period in the life of Black Canadian families look like; as well as begin the conversation about cancer in Black Canadian communities. Cancer while Black is the launch of a series of conversations that will allow us to investigate the lives and stories of Black Canadians, as a means to create more data, research, support, advocacy and funding in hopes to look into eradicating this illness.

Additional Information

Title

CANCER WHILE BLACK

Director

Anthonette Jacob

Country

Canada

Year

2021

Category

Short Documentary

Duration

14:55

Language

English, French

Actors

Lived Experience of Black community members in Ottawa who have directly or indirectly been affected by cancer