Dr. Jamila Minga’s documentary, "RHD: Hidden Diagnosis," has gained national attention through PBS, beginning its television broadcast in late June.
Jamila Minga, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an assistant professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, debuted her film during Stroke Awareness Month in 2023. The premiere was held in collaboration with Michael Pearce, a professor of mass communication at North Carolina Central University (NCCU).
As the principal investigator of the Minga Right Hemisphere Communication Lab at Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Minga and her team focus on understanding communication impairments, particularly those affecting language production, following right hemisphere brain damage due to stroke.
"RHD: Hidden Diagnosis" explores the significant impact of right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) on stroke survivors and their families, offering an intimate portrayal of their challenges and triumphs.
Since its premiere, the documentary has been selected for screening at four film festivals: the North Carolina Film Festival, the Longleaf Film Festival, the Raleigh Film & Art Festival, and the Foothills Film Festival. It is scheduled to air in more than 26 markets by the end of August.
The documentary “RHD: Hidden Diagnosis” is available for online viewing.
Contact Dr. Minga to schedule a private group screening and discussion of the film.
