This course and workshop will examine narrative films, documentaries, and shorts on topics of health equity. We will focus both on the content of the films, in terms of health equity and advocacy, as well the filmic and narrative techniques they employ. We will explore how these films promote engagement and advocacy for those individuals and groups most impacted by disease, illness and disability. We will screen films and employ open discussion, critical analysis, as well as reflective writing. The students will also be asked to work in teams to create an original media product and present them.We will have a combination of in person with some virtual classes.
2 units · Medical Satisfactory/No Credit
This course and workshop will examine narrative films, documentaries, and shorts on topics of health equity. We will focus both on the content of the films, in terms of health equity and advocacy, as well the filmic and narrative techniques they employ. We will explore how these films promote engagement and advocacy for those individuals and groups most impacted by disease, illness and disability. We will screen films and employ open discussion, critical analysis, as well as reflective writing. The students will also be asked to work in teams to create an original media product and present them.We will have a combination of in person with some virtual classes.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.