Join us as we kick off this year’s Road to the Death Faire with a special screening of the powerful documentary
An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life. 

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Produced by Transitions LifeCare, this 25-minute documentary explores the lived experiences of individuals in Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, and rural communities as they navigate hospice and palliative care. Drawing from the personal stories from people who live in the Triangle area, the film sheds light on common misconceptions and the cultural silence that often surrounds end-of-life care in these underserved communities. 

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Narrated by Grammy-nominated jazz artist Nnenna Freelon, the film amplifies a chorus of voices—families, caregivers, spiritual leaders, and healthcare professionals—offering a compassionate and multifaceted view of this critical time in life. 

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These stories are especially timely in light of findings from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), which show that Black Americans on Medicare are 13% less likely to use hospice and palliative care than their white counterparts—a disparity that underscores the urgent need for culturally sensitive outreach and education.

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This free event is co-sponsored by heart2heartnc, WEBB Squared (Wealth Through Entrepreneurship for Black and Brown Businesses), El Vinculo Hispano/Hispanic Liaison, and the The Fenwick Foundation. The evening will feature music by Diali Keba Cissokho and Will Ridenour, light finger foods by Scurlock's Catering of Pittsboro, and will conclude with a discussion and Q&A following the screening. ​We look forward to seeing you!​​​​​

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