The Education of Dee Dee Ricks

Tribeca Talks

World Premiere

USA | 71 MINUTES | English |

THE EDUCATION OF DEE DEE RICKS

Female Director(s), Documentary

Dee Dee Ricks was living her dream—she had a successful business, two beautiful kids, and a whirlwind social life. Then, at age 39, breast cancer changed her world. Director Perri Peltz candidly tracks the emotional rebirth of a survivor determined to help make life easier for less fortunate cancer patients even as she undergoes her own grueling treatment.

After the Movie: Join Dee Dee Ricks, producer Lisa Cohen, president and founder of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention Harold P. Freeman M.D., and other public health advocates as they discuss the critical issue of breast cancer treatment for the poor and uninsured. Moderated by the film's director, Perri Peltz.


CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Perri Peltz and Perri Peltz

PERRI PELTZ is a journalist and public health advocate. She hosts Dr. Radio Reports, a weekly public health show for Sirius-XM. During her television career, Perri worked at NBC News, ABC News, and CNN, in large part focusing on issues related to poverty and health. While at CNN, she reported on a chess team from a public school in the South Bronx that became national chess champions. Inspired by their story, Perri produced the feature film The Knights of the South Bronx based on their accomplishment. Peltz is currently a doctoral candidate at Columbia University.
Producer
Perri Peltz, Lisa Cohen
Editor
Geeta Gandbhir, Arielle Amsalam
Director
Perri Peltz
Executive Producer
Jane Rosenthal, Sheila Nevins
Supervising Producer
Sarah Bernstein

CONTACTS

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