In honor of International Day for Maternal Health and Rights and Black Maternal Health Week, join Level Forward and AMC Networks, in partnership with In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, for an affirming and inspiring multi‑part program at IFC Center – Movies & Movements on Motherhood blends award‑winning documentary storytelling with urgent narrative fiction works, community voices, and cross‑sector maternal health advocates. Join for one part of the programming, or all! Either way – prepare to be motivated by the power of storytelling and ready to honor Black motherhood and caregiving. 

Capacity is limited. RSVP required. Reserve your seat today! 

Part I. 2:30PM-4:30PM
Encore screening Of AFTERSHOCK, Followed By Panel Discussion 

Watch the Sundance Award‑Winning Documentary AFTERSHOCK – a powerful account of preventable Black maternal deaths and the community organizing and family‑led advocacy born in their wake –  followed by a panel discussion featuring storytellers, advocates, and public‑health leaders to be announced. 

Part II. 5PM-6:30PM 
Screening Of Emmai Alaquiva’s THE EBONY CANAL, Followed By Level Forward’s More To Talk About Ft. In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda

Experience an exclusive screening of Emma Alaquiva’s NAACP Image Award-winning documentary short narrated by Viola Davis –  THE EBONY CANAL. Then, join Level Forward’s More To Talk About in partnership with In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda for an inspiring conversation highlighting the storytellers and changemakers participating in a new narrative short film series – MOTHER JUSTICE – truth-telling fiction honoring Black Motherhood, backed by research and possibilities.

Part III. 6:45PM-8:45PM 
Screening Of Brittney Russell’s You Are Not Alone, Followed By Audience Dialogue 

Watch the Detroit Film Festival Award-Winning Documentary YOU ARE NOT ALONE – A deeply human look at maternal mental health, postpartum emotional experiences, and culturally attuned care for mothers navigating under‑resourced clinical environments – followed by an empowering dialogue that leaves audiences with tools to create change.