A Lion in the House Panel Discussion

Join us for a discussion of issues confronted by children and families facing cancer in this panel with Lion in the House filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert.

Their documentary, one of the highlights of this year's Sundance Film Festival, offers a compassionate and insightful portrait of five Ohio families dealing with childhood cancer. Panelists from Ohio State's Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, Columbus Children's Hospital, Ohio Department of Health, and cancer support organizations join the filmmakers for the discussion. PANELISTS

Steven Bognar, filmmaker

Cheryl Boyce, executive director, Ohio Commission on Minority Health

Rob Emrich, founder and chair, Road of Life: Cancer Prevention for Kids

Dr. Thomas Gross, division chief, hematology and oncology, Columbus Children's Hospital

Dr. William Hicks, oncologist and codirector of Diversity Enhancement Program, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Lois Hall, program coordinator, Comprehensive Cancer Control, Ohio Department of Health

Pauline King, children's programs, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Jeff Lycan, president and CEO, Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

E. Quincy McLaughlin, program manager, hospice and palliative care, Columbus Children's Hospital

Julia Reichert, filmmaker

Moderator: Mike Thompson, news and public affairs director, WOSU Public Media

A Lion in the House is a coproduction of the Independent Television Service and is scheduled for broadcast on WOSU.TV, Wednesday–Thursday, June 21–22, 9–11 pm.

The Wex Café's coffee cart is open 12:30-3:30 PM for this special event.

Panel copresented by WOSU.TV.