Spotlight on Hollywood, Black Representation & Mental Health, September 12 at the NAACP Screening Room, A Space for Art and Equity in LA, will focus on the mental health ramifications of the portrayal of the Black experience on-screen and in the culture, as well as the state of Black representation on set, in the writers room, in the creator ecosystem and in the executive suite.
Join us for immersive conversations and light bites.
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SESSION 1:
BACKSTAGE
Black Representation Behind The Scenes
A deep dive into representation behind the camera, from the executive suite to the writers room to the on-set experience – and the challenges and opportunities as commitments to diversity are shifting.
Media’s Impact on Black Mental Health
An exploration of the portrayal of the Black experience on screen and in the culture - and the ways these characterizations affect the mental health of both viewers and talent.
SESSION 2:
ON SCREEN
SESSION 3:
HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOUT YOU
Creating a Healthy Plan for Black Artists and the Community That Supports Them
A discussion on how Black entertainers can protect their mental wellbeing and what allyship for the Black community and their mental health needs in entertainment really looks like.
FIRESIDE CHAT:
MARLON WAYANS
Marlon Wayans, acclaimed actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director will sit down for a fireside chat with Hollywood & Mind founder Cathy Applefeld Olson. They'll discuss a variety of topics including his most recent Prime Video standup special, "Good Grief," both a hilarious and deeply raw account of coming to terms with the death of his parents. Marlon will begin his Wild Child standup tour on September 14 in Las Vegas. He’ll next star in the Monkeypaw Productions psychological thriller "Him," slated for release in September 2025.