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Program Opportunities

► LENGTH: 1-Hour Screening & Speech; 3-Hour Program; or Half Day
Program (Programs Include Film Screening)

► PROGRAM GOALS: Each of the programs utilize BURDEN to open a safe
space discussion around: 1) implicit and explicit bias; 2) discrimination and
race; and, 3) how all impact the workplace and/or the community. Each

program is customizable and tailored to the specific needs of the client
organization.

► RESEARCH NOTE: Theories of eudaimonic entertainment and
destigmatization concur to suggest that empathic feelings elicited by
portrayals of minorities can increase audience interest in issues of bias, race
and discrimination; and can lead to pro-social attitude change toward persons
experiencing bias and discrimination. (Journal of Communication Research)

► PRESENTERS
FACILITATORS: Nathan Hale Williams, Esq. – Writer/Director/Producer
Robin Dillard – Diversity & Inclusion Expert
Cast Members (Available Upon Request &
Additional Fee)

► PROGRAM(S) OVERVIEW:

1-HOUR PROGRAM - $5,000

• Introduction – Establishment of Safe Space Environment (10 Minutes)

• Screening of Film (20 Minutes)
• Filmmaker Presentation/Talk on “Effectiveness of Entertainment &
Storytelling on Social Justice Issues & Implicit Bias Training” or
“Activism & Advocacy Through Storytelling” (15 Minutes)
• Participant Q&A/Discussion (15 Minutes)

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