Wykoff and I will ask the Brown sisters several questions more related to their advocacy work for the rights of sexual assault victims,” said DeAngelis. “They are working to change legislation related to statutes of limitations for persecuting perpetrators.”Īfter DeAngelis and Wykoff’s discussion with the Brown sisters, a Q&A segment will be open to the audience as well. Randy Wykoff, dean of the College of Public Health at ETSU, will discuss with the Brown sisters what they have done since discovering their shared abuse. Deondra and Desirae Brown will be in attendance. “Digging Through the Darkness” features their journey for healing in light of the abuse.īeginning with a reception at 6 p.m., “Digging Through the Darkness” will be shown as a free film on Monday, Feb.
Years after childhood, Melody, Deondra and Desirae discovered that all three had been sexually abused by their father. Dubbed the “Fab Five” in 2002 by People magazine, the Browns have become a national sensation for their concert piano talent.ĭespite their success, their family life was dark and strained. “Digging Through the Darkness” features the sibling piano prodigies Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae Brown. This spring, the documentary “The 5 Browns: Digging Through the Darkness” was chosen to show the intersection between trauma, healing and music. “Throughout the history of the of events we’ve scheduled for An Evening of Health, Wellness, and the Arts, we strive to address a public health topic through the lens of the arts,” DeAngelis explained. Martin School of the Arts, College of Public Health and the Gold Humanism Society of the Quillen College of Medicine join together to put on “An Evening of Health, Wellness and the Arts.” These groups collaborate to explore where wellness and the arts overlap.Īccording to Anita DeAngelis, director of the Martin School of the Arts at ETSU, this night is meant to show how art addresses public health topics.
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