X \u2014 The long-anticipated documentary Black Men In White Coats is taking the nation by storm in a grassroots fashion! The brainchild of Dr. Dale Okorodudu, a Dallas-based Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, the film tackles the issues pertaining to why Black men aren\u2019t becoming medical doctors and what that means for society. It features leaders in the field while also bringing intellectual star power with individuals such as actor Hill Harper, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams, and NBA champion Shane Battier. In the first week since official release, this documentary has received over 200 five-star reviews; an amazing feat for an independent film!
\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited, but not surprised it\u2019s catching such a buzz. We\u2019ve basically been planning this film for the past eight years,\u201d said Okorodudu. \u201cIt\u2019s sparking a huge conversation that is contentious for many people. When you\u2019re talking about race, opportunity, and health, that\u2019s a lot of fireworks, that\u2019s a lot of opinions, that\u2019s and a lot of emotions. It\u2019s proving to be a thought-provoking film that everyone has an opinion about; whether you agree with us or not.\u201d<\/p>\n
To date, Okorodudu\u2019s focus has been mentoring under-resourced youth to pursue careers in the medical field, but he knew that wouldn\u2019t be enough and that a larger community effort was needed. That was the impetus for the film. \u201cWe didn\u2019t hold back,\u201d said Micah Autry, director of the film. \u201cOur goal was to make a film that wouldn\u2019t just be an entertaining feel-good movie, but instead one that calls people to make real change. That\u2019s why this film is so important and why it\u2019s making so much noise in the medical community. We specifically designed it to have a real impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
The importance of this film cannot be understated and many of the nation\u2019s top hospitals and medical schools have or will be hosting virtual screenings during the months of February and March. They recognize the importance of this message, not only for the Black community but for Americans in general. As Dr. Marc Nivet, a leading expert on the topic, states, \u201cWe\u2019re treating this as if it\u2019s a problem, instead of realizing that we have a crisis on our hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Learn more about the documentary at BMWCmovie.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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