Rhode Island Premiere of Silence on the Streets

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5-8pm

The signature event of the 30th Anniversary celebration of URI’s John Hazen White Sr. Center for Ethics and Public Service will be the Rhode Island premiere of the award-winning documentary “Silence on the Streets” on Thursday, Nov. 6 in Edwards Auditorium.

This film examines the impact of the illicit opioid crisis on urban and vulnerable communities. It represents a unique public service partnership among creative artists, public health professionals, and law enforcement agencies.

Schedule
4:30 p.m. – Doors open and light refreshments served
5:15 p.m. – Panel discussion
6:00 p.m. – Film screening
7:30 p.m. – Q&A session

The event is free and open to the public; however, registration is recommended.

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Our panel will feature:

Sharece Sellem-Hannah, creator and director of “Silence on the Streets”

You can watch Sharece’s recent TEDx talk:

Robert Lawlor Jr., drug intelligence officer for the New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program’s (HIDTA) Connecticut Overdose Response Strategy (ORS)

Donald Rose Sr., a licensed community health worker in the state of Connecticut and Sharece Selem-Hannah’s father, who shares his past experience with addiction in the film

Dennis Bailer, Director of Providence Program for Weber Renew

Dan Graney, URI Dean of Students

Steve Williamson, URI Adjunct Faculty, RI Department of Health