In the United States, one in four children (approximately 25%) is born into poverty. The impact of food scarcity, racism, community violence and other systemic stressors on human development influences the epigenetic regulation of gene expression. This documentary explores the genuine impact of adverse childhood experiences, potential barriers to change, and prospective solutions at political and societal levels.
Film Festival Discussion: The Raising of America Convention Center
Thursday: 10:40–11:25 a.m.
Level Two, Room 201
Sponsor: APA ad hoc Committee on Films and Other Media
Chair: Lauren G. Fasig Caldwell, JD, PhD, APA, Washington, DC
Participant: Larry Adelman, California Newsreel, San Francisco, CA (25 min.)
Directed by Larry Adelman