Over the past three years, COVID-19 has taken the lives of more than one million Americans. Nearly one-fifth of us knew someone among them. All of us have been impacted.

In a culture that avoids talk of death and puts grief on a timeline, what does our mourning look like? How will we manage the voids the pandemic has created?

Currently, in production, “Afterthought” is a documentary feature about COVID memorials and the people who build them. It centers on two projects: a community memorial in Detroit involving thousands of participants, and one artist’s personal memorial in NYC commemorating the loss of a friend. In documenting these stories, “Afterthought” memorializes individuals lost and communities changed by the pandemic and asks universal questions about shared trauma, memory, and healing.

Join producer/director Charlotte Juergens, technical producer Lydia Robertson, and composer Dharsan Chandrakumar for a free screening of scenes from the film in progress, followed by conversation. Hosted by Brooklyn College Library.

Advance registration is recommended but not required. Attendees will be asked to show a photo ID upon entering campus.

This event takes place at a wheelchair-accessible venue. Film scenes will be subtitled. If you cannot attend in person, please contact the organizer for a link to live stream the event.

To learn more about the film and subscribe for news and updates, visit the project webpage here.

Questions? Email [email protected].

“Afterthought” is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).

Time: 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM EST

Free!

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