The Middlesex-London Health Unit is hosting a free, public screening of Milk…Born Into This World on Tuesday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m., at the London Central Library’s Wolf Performance Hall. The documentary film, by award-winning Director and Producer Noemi Weis, examines matters related to birth and infant feeding around the globe, including the politics, controversies and commercialization that often accompany these issues. In addition to her directing and producing credits, Weis is also the founder of international film production company Filmblanc Inc.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion, that includes Ms. Weis.

While admission is free, those who plan to attend are encouraged to visit the Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit.com and click on the “hot topic” link on the front page.

Please note: Tuesday’s presentation of Milk will be preceded by light refreshments at 5:00 p.m. immediately outside Wolf Performance Hall, where there will also be several displays and information about child birth and infant feeding.

What: Free community screening of the documentary film Milk, followed by panel discussion

Where:
Wolf Performance Hall, London Central Library
251 Dundas Street, London

When:
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
Light refreshments at 5:00 p.m., screening to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Who:
Noemi Weis, Director of Milk…Born Into This World
Laura Dueck, Public Health Nurse, Middlesex-London Health Unit
Dr. Brenna Velker, Family Physician
Jill Ritchie, Doula and Childbirth Educator

Media Contact:
Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit, 519-663-5317 extension 2469 or 519-617-0570 (cell.)

Spokesperson:
Laura Dueck, Public Health Nurse and Baby-Friendly Initiative Lead, Middlesex-London Health Unit