Breaking the Silence: A Special Screening and Discussion of Below the Belt

Join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center and the Women Connect and Women of Color Connect Employee Resource Groups for a compelling evening featuring the critically acclaimed documentary, Below the Belt which centers around the disease of endometriosis and sheds light on systemic healthcare challenges related to women’s healthcare.

About the Film:  Directed by Shannon Cohn (Endo What?) and executive produced by Hillary Clinton, Rosario Dawson, and Corinne Foxx, Below the Belt tackles societal taboos, gender bias, and financial barriers. The film explores how millions are silenced in the face of inequity and what can be done to create a more inclusive healthcare system.

The screening will be followed by an engaging discussion featuring Sonia Rastogi, Senior Program Officer with the Gates Foundation’s Gender Integration team, and film director Shannon Cohn. The discussion will offer insights into the critical issues highlighted in the film and actionable steps toward healthcare equity. Join us to learn, connect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about improving healthcare for everyone.