Hear Me

Hear Me features seven young people from Berkshire County who have been impacted by gun violence. We explore root causes, health disparities, stories of impact, and a way forward -- through the voices of experts: those who have lived it. (50 minutes) Screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q/A, aimed at facilitating a broader conversation of effective gun violence prevention in Berkshire County. Independent Distribution by Simonds Films Gun violence is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 19. For young black men, not only is it the leading cause of death--it's higher than the next nine causes of death combined. Mass shootings account for less than 1% of deaths by firearm. A single homicide is estimated to cost a city $10 million over time. Investing in prevention is a tiny fraction of that cost--and it means keeping more community members alive and out of prison. The cost of incarcerating one individual in Berkshire County is $90,000/yr. (Higher than the cost of attending Williams College, at $72,000/yr.) The population of Berkshire County is 4% black. The population of the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction is 30% black. Click here for more facts. We hope you can join us for this important dialogue on gun violence prevention in our community.PT2H2025-05-04

Dave Simonds

Jenny Herzog

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Showtimes

May 4, 1:00 pm