Berkshire Community College (BCC) welcomes the community to a free screening of "The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)" on Thursday, March 12 at 4:30 p.m. The film will be shown in Room 111 of the Koussevitzky Arts Center, located on BCC's main campus at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
"Before the Pause" reveals the hidden reality of perimenopause — the overlooked decade before menopause — through the voices of women whose lives are disrupted and dismissed. A teacher is told her symptoms are "all in her head" even as she struggles at home and in the classroom. A firefighter navigates heavy periods with no women's bathroom in sight. Doctors themselves admit they lack the knowledge to adequately help their patients. By centering these stories alongside leading experts, the film exposes a systemic blind spot and makes a powerful case for why early awareness can transform women's health, careers, and sense of self.
The screening will be followed by a facilitated community conversation.
