*In the new documentary “Drowning In Silence,” filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda documents her transformative journey after losing her three-year-old son to the silent epidemic of childhood drowning.
“She goes on a quest for answers and ways to make a difference in the face of tragedy. This raw depiction of loss, perseverance, and community shows how pain can be turned into purpose and truly affect change,” per the synopsis.
“Drowning In Silence,” is currently available to rent/own on DVD and digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms through Freestyle Digital Media. In the documentary, per the press release, Tsunoda “investigates why there is so little information about the number one cause of death in children under four. As she travels to meet other parents who have experienced similar devastation, we see her film is just as much about seeking solace as it is finding solutions.”
“The documentary delves into the history of childhood drowning by speaking with pediatricians, water safety advocates, and stakeholders,” the release continues. “The discussion considers what we can do to shift the pendulum and fight against childhood drowning and create more racial equity in water safety.”
“Drowning in Silence” is executive produced by Hill Harper and features the voices of families affected by drowning, water safety activists, doctors, and parents who are seeking solace and solutions.
We spoke exclusively with Tsunoda about how her loss inspired her to champion “Yori’s Law” in the Senate.
“Yori’s Law” establishes May 15th as Water Safety Day and promotes water safety training for children and families.
Her film not only raises awareness but also sparks crucial conversations about the need for systemic change.
Watch our exclusive conversation via the clip below.
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