Community Partner: PERDIDO a Mental Health Red Carpet Event For Black and Latino Men (10/28)

CHICAGO, October 10, 2021 — Join Step Up For Mental Health for an eye-opening Red Carpet film premiere and mental health event hosted by celebrity host – Antwon Tanner. This event will help eradicate the stigma of mental illness and therapy for black and Latino men!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th at 5:00 PM and head over to the prestigious DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for an evening of film, awareness, and empowerment centered on Mental Health. 

PERDIDO is a 48-minute film about an African American man who reluctantly seeks therapy from an Afro-Latino therapist after suppressed memories from his past are triggered by a tragic encounter with police.

We’ll be screening an influential and groundbreaking film, PERDIDO, written and directed by Muhammad Bilal, and starring Hannaha Hall (The Chi), Harper Anthony (City of Vultures), Eric Carter (NYPD BLUE), Reggie Watkins (Grey’s Anatomy), and Fidel Vicioso (Law & Order).

The Event will also feature thought-provoking discussions and engaging panelists – Chris V Rey (International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc), Muhammad Bilal (Founder/CEO of Bilal World Entertainment), Tasnim Sulaiman (Founder/CEO Black Men Heal), Dr. Sheldon Jacobs (Board Member, NAMI), Tansy McNulty (Founder/CEO, 1M4), and Dr. Obari Cartman (Moderator).

Limited seats are available, so don’t miss out on this transformative event. Grab your tickets now and be part of the movement to confront the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Click the link to the left to secure your spot and join us on this inspiring journey towards a more inclusive and empathetic society. See you there! 

Step Up For Mental Health® and other partners will have tables for mental health-related resources and additional educational support for the community. Stop by and think about donating to the local community and supporting families in mental health!

About Step Up For Mental Health®

Step Up For Mental Health®’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders. We do this by providing a safe place to share stories and find support for others who are dealing with mental health disorders or caring for a family member with a mental illness. We believe that mental health issues impact social issues, including education, homelessness, and poverty. Step Up For Mental Health strives to match families with resources to help move them toward a more productive life.

Contact:
(773) 273-9422, Press 3
news@stepupformentalhealth.org 

About Bilal World

Bilal World Entertainment LLC (BWE) is a New York City-based, independent film production company founded by Muhammad Bilal. “At BWE, we believe that film is a visual art form that is not meant to be simply watched, it should be experienced.”

Contact:
MUHAMMAD BILAL
(917) 847-4611
email: bilalworld@hotmail.com