Visible Voices begins.
On May 2, we gather for a program of film, conversation, and community—centered on stories that are too often unheard.
Beyond Silence is the first event in a four-part series exploring survivor experiences, advocacy, and the power of being seen.
Because when stories are shared, silence begins to break.
Hosted by Council Member Brenda Fantroy-Johnson, this evening brings together leaders, advocates, and survivors for a post-film conversation grounded in lived experience and frontline work.
In conversation:
• Faraji (Blakeney) Bhakti — Artist and Community Engagement Director at Yoga Behind Bars, working at the intersection of healing, justice, and lived experience
• Riley Allen — Abuse Prevention Specialist, ADWAS, focused on advocacy for Deaf and DeafBlind survivors
• Heather McCormick — survivor and speaker offering firsthand perspective on access, resilience, and navigating support systems
• Sam Christy — Event Director, geriatric care manager, survivor, and community advocate bridging care systems, storytelling, and survivor-centered work
When: Saturday, May 2
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: Lynnwood Theatre; 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Interpreters: Shannon Eagen and Alyssa Salley
Deaf Participants in this event: Actor, Director of the movie and 2 of 4 Panelists are Deaf.
ID: Event poster with a dark, starry background. Title reads “Visible Voices: Survivor Stories,” with the tagline “Film. Story. Advocacy. Impact.” Center image shows two open doors glowing with light, with two hands signing “I love you” in ASL and a heart between them. Event title: “Beyond Silence — The first event of the Visible Voices series.” Details: Saturday, May 2nd at 3pm, Historic Lynwood Theater. Film: “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” followed by a live panel with Faraji Bhakti, Brenda Fantroy-Johnson, and ADWAS representatives. Proceeds benefit ADWAS. Includes ticket link, QR code, and sponsor logos.