Healer: The Dr. Joycelyn Elders Story

Year
2024
Description
Profile of Joycelyn Elders, the first African American to serve as surgeon general of the United States, who was forced to resign after speaking frankly about abortion, contraception, masturbation, sex education, and sexuality.
Director
Bellamy, Candace
Producer
Posada, Elias
Cinematographer
McCurdy, Connor; Tse, Timothy
Editor
Tse, Timothy
Production Team
CanBe Films and Video Project
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Media Format
1 DVD (48 min.) or 1 streaming video (48 min.)
Type
Color with black and white sequences
Additional Content
A study and discussion guide is available.
Updated
01-07-2026

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