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Heaven: Can You Hear Me? | Promo
S6 E1 - 30s
In Philadelphia, gun violence is the leading cause of death for young Black men. HEAVEN: CAN YOU HEAR ME? explores the impact on families through the eyes of mothers like one woman whose youngest of four sons was murdered. The film demonstrates the challenges gun violence prevention advocates confront while allowing viewers to understand the often-untold trauma and resilience of survivors.
Heaven: Can You Hear Me? | Trailer
S6 E1 - 1m 8s
In Philadelphia, gun violence is the leading cause of death for young Black men. HEAVEN: CAN YOU HEAR ME? explores the impact on families through the eyes of mothers like one woman whose youngest of four sons was murdered. The film demonstrates the challenges gun violence prevention advocates confront while allowing viewers to understand the often-untold trauma and resilience of survivors.
Lost & Found: Mothers in Charge | Heaven: Can You Hear Me?
S6 E1 - 2m 57s
Gun violence in Philadelphia is the number one lead cause of death for African American men age 14-24. And Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight knows this all too well. She talks about the loss of her 24-year-old son, Khaaliq, and what finding and running the organization Mothers in Charge means to her and how she is helping other mothers try to heal a wound that will stay with them forever.
Healing a Community | Heaven: Can You Hear Me?
S6 E1 - 1m 40s
Why has gun violence become a crisis in US cities like Philadelphia? For community leaders Colwin Williams, Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight and Reuben Jones, they see the challenges, and are working with young Black men and mothers to prevent, intervene and heal them from the traumas inflicted on their community.
A Safe Space to Grieve and Laugh | Heaven: Can You Hear Me?
S6 E1 - 2m 11s
When a mother loses a child, they also lose a piece of themselves. The Philadelphia organization, Mothers in Charge, provides support to women like Johndell Gredic, who lost her 20-year-old son Nacear Gredic, Jr. Here they find a safe space to talk, cry, laugh and give back to one another.
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