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ABOUT THE FILM: Before a Breath is an intimate, infuriating, and ultimately hopeful film that interweaves the unique experiences of three women—Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya, Kanika Harris, and Stephanie Lee—who, after losing their children to stillbirth, became advocates for change. Inspired by ProPublica’s groundbreaking reporting on the stillbirth crisis, which was a finalist for a 2023 Pulitzer Prize, the film is a powerful story of grief, healing, and three mothers demanding that the U.S. do better by expecting parents.
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public; healthcare providers and bereaved families are especially encouraged to attend. Registration is required.
PARKING/DIRECTIONS:
Please reference the MGH Campus map above. We encourage attendees to utilize public transportation whenever possible. If driving, set your navigation to 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA and you will arrive at the gold star on the map. The Fruit St garage is where we recommend parking at an hourly rate.
Use main entrance to the MGH, following signs for the Blake/Ellison corridor on the first floor to locate the O'Keeffe Auditorium. If needed, there is an information desk at the main entrance of the hospital. We recommend allocating 15 minutes for parking and locating the auditorium.
We are honored to invite you to attend a special screening of Before a Breath, a compelling documentary that illuminates America's stillbirth crisis. The screening will take place at the O’Keeffe Auditorium of Massachusetts General Hospital in connection with the two-day symposium Pathology: Delivering Answers and Healing in Perinatal Loss.