Building Social Connections to Improve Health: A Discussion Based on the Join or Die Documentary

"Join or Die" is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. The documentary takes us through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary "Bowling Alone" research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. The film includes interviews with prominent figures such as Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. At this event, we will watch a short clip from the film that will generate a discussion among experts and community leaders about the importance of social connection for advancing health at the local and national levels. Attendees will receive a code to watch the full documentary online after the event.

Presenters:

Rebecca Davis, MA
Director and Producer
"Join or Die" Film

Angela Donadelle
Community Member
East Harlem Action Collaborative

Dani Dumitriu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Columbia University

Nancy Wexler, DBH, MPH
Program Officer
The John A. Hartford Foundation

Moderator: 

Elana Kieffer, MBA
Director, Center for Healthy Aging at NYAM