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Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution
The film reveals how the federal government, with crucial support from medical professionals and civil rights activists, leveraged Medicare funding to bring down the Jim Crow hospital system. Narrated by Danny Glover, it begins as black doctors’ efforts to end racial discrimination clash with the federally funded postwar expansion of segregated hospitals.
United Nations Film Festival for Seniors
UNAFF is giving seniors the opportunity to view free documentaries for up to one week before the date listed. At 4pm on the date listed, engage in a discussion with the film’s creators.
How to Register
Once registered, the password to view the film(s) in advance and Zoom invitation for the panel will be provided.