Episode 1: Birth Without Bias
Motivated by her own harrowing birth experience, journalist Kimberly Seals Allers is disrupting the hospital system to transform Black maternal health outcomes in the U.S. Her app turns reviews from Black and Brown birthers into a powerful tool for hospitals to change their practices -- but are they ready?
CREDITS
Directed by
Sarah Klein & Tom Mason
Featuring
Kimberly Seals Allers
Executive Producers
Angela Matusik
Alex Amouyel
Hala Hanna
Producers
Sarah Klein
Heather Martino
Editor
Tom Mason
Associate Editor
Jessica Gidal
Cinematography
Anthony Artis
Cody Ball
Tom Mason
Assistant Camera
Jesse Ryan
PA
Bianca Tamura
Grip
Luis Cardenas
Field Audio
La’Ron Cooper
Emily Strong
Matt Sutton
Leslie Tran
Colorist
Stephen Derluguian
Consulting Producer
Justin Rhodes
Music
“Genius” by Luke Richards
“Natural Locomotion” by Luke Richards
“According To Plan” by Luke Richards
“Enjoy The Ride” by David Kelly
“Legacy Unfolds” by Amie Doherty
“Interconnect” by Terry Devine-King
“Falling Forever” by Richard Lacy
“Soaring Horizon” by Philip Guyler
“Shooting Stars” by Will Cookson
Original Score by Ryan Whittier
Footage
Internet Archive
Film Supply
Pond 5
ShutterStock
Instagram/iupeds
Instagram/savearose.foundation
Westinghouse Broadcasting Company
Appearances by
Michael Allers
Adanna Atwell-Diallo
Sheridan Blackwell
Danielle Boyer
Vilas Dhar
Dr. Gail Herrine
Dr. Sharon Herring
Rhea Mann
Jaye Wilson
Filmed on Location in
Cambridge, Massachusetts
New York, New York
East Orange, New Jersey
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Brooklyn, New York
Queens, New York
From MIT Solve
Bridget Weiler
Pooja Wagh
Maya Bingaman
Andrea Snyder
Solve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team
From HP
Matt Buckley
Sunshine Flint
Lauren Grayson
Sarah Murry
Patricia Sanchez
Poster Art and Title design
Henry Cunningham
Publicity and Distribution
Passion Point Collective
Marcus Peterzell
Amy Slotnick
Special Thanks
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT Solve Steering Committee
MIT Office of the General Counsel
MIT Institute Office of Communications
Temple University Hospital
Melinated Moms
Irth Network
Olivia Atley
Zuri Avery
Kesha Bak
Kaylastarasia Ebron
Janaya Howard
Bre'Asia Knowles
Charline Ogbeni
Mely Pichardo
Sherley Pichardo
Ebonie "Karma" Tudor
LaKeisha Washington
Danielle Wilson
HP is a proud supporter of MIT Solve and provided funding for this film to highlight Solver teams and social entrepreneurs.
To learn more about Kimberly’s work go to www.irthapp.com