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AWARDS
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  It is hard to find an African-American whose life
has not been touched by heart disease. Disproportionately more
African-American men and women die from cardiovascular disease than do
white Americans. Yet most African-Americans are painfully unaware of the
far-reaching scope of the problem.
Is racism at the root of this American health
crisis? The Angry Heart meets this provocative question head on.
Told through the personal story of Keith Hartgrove, a 45-year-old resident
of Roxbury, Massachusetts, the documentary chronicles one man's dramatic
recovery from quadruple by-pass surgery. Navigating a sometimes
indifferent, often overwhelming, health-care system, Keith manages to
rebuild his life with the help and support of family, community, and
church. His daily struggle against enormous odds is interwoven with
compelling commentary by physicians, researchers and public health
experts.
The Angry Heart is a groundbreaking video
documentary on the devastating ongoing impact of heart disease and racism
on African-Americans in this country. Its creators hope that a grassroots
effort, including screenings to African-American groups and medical
professionals, will promote meaningful dialogue that examines the causes
of this racial disparity and identifies ways to change it. Watch The Angry Heart Read the script |
Connections Create a Healthier Community The Angry
Heart Collaborative
Greater Love Tabernacle Church
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