Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness - Hosted By Dr. Jeff Gardere, 24 October | Event in Union | AllEvents

Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness - Hosted By Dr. Jeff Gardere

Bilal World Entertainment

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Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm

3 hours

North Avenue Academic Building [NAAB]

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Date & Location

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

North Avenue Academic Building [NAAB]

1000 Morris Avenue, Union, United States

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Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness - Hosted By Dr. Jeff Gardere
JOIN US FOR A FILM SCREENING, INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION, AND FREE RESOURCES, AS WE CONFRONT THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS ON BLACK & BROWN MEN

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This highly anticipated, FREE community event will feature the following:

Celebrity Host: America's Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Gardere

An interactive mental health panel discussion with Muhammad Bilal (Writer and Director of Perdido), Dr. LaToro Yates (Vice President for Enrollment Services, Kean University), and Brandon Brown (International Mental Health Committee Chair for Phi Beta Fraternity, Inc.).

Screening of the groundbreaking film Perdido (written and directed by Muhammad Bilal). Perdido is a film about an African American man who reluctantly seeks help from a Latino therapist when suppressed memories begin to resurface after a tragic encounter with police.

A mental health and wellness resource fair with over 10 community-based businesses and organizations that offer free and affordable treatment and wellness options.

PERDIDO, FILM POSTER



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PERDIDO, FILM TRAILER



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BILAL WORLD ENTERTAINMENT is a New York City-based, independent film production company that uses the transformative power of film to promote social justice, explore the human condition, and create immersive, innovative, and thought-provoking films. Bilal World Entertainment was founded by Muhammad Bilal, a Chicago native and the principal of New Dawn Charter High School II in New York City.


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Agenda


🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Mental Health & Wellness Resource Fair

Info: Our mental health and wellness resource fair will feature 10 community-based organizations that will offer free and affordable resources across New Jersey to our 500+ event attendees.



🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Screening of The Film, PERDIDO

Info: Perdido is about an African American man who reluctantly seeks therapy when suppressed emotions from his past are triggered by a deadly run-in with police. Doors close at 7:40 pm for the showing of Perdido.



🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Interactive Discussion with Director Muhammad Bilal
Host: Muhammad Bilal, Panelist

Info: Celebrity Psychologist Dr. Gardere will interview the director of Perdido, Muhammad Bilal, Dr. LaToro Yates and Brandon Brown. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions to the director and panelists.




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North Avenue Academic Building [NAAB], 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, United States
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Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness - Hosted By Dr. Jeff Gardere, 24 October | Event in Union | AllEvents
Confronting The Stigma of Mental Illness - Hosted By Dr. Jeff Gardere
Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm
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