Focusing on the ‘dying mothers sub-genre’, the two authors ponder the meaning of Black women’s bodies’ absence in film.
Jillian Tullis
Jillian A. Tullis is Professor in the Department of Communication and director of the Biomedical Ethics program at the University of San Diego. Her teaching and research interests focus on health communication, specifically communication about dying and death. Tullis uses qualitative methods to study such topics as hospice team communication, tumour boards, and quality of life. Her work has appeared in numerous journals, been presented at invited talks, and featured on podcasts. Tullis is currently investigating the concept of a “good death” among marginalised communities. Born and raised in California, Tullis was thrilled to return to her home state in 2015 with her dog Rouxbee, although her mother still wishes she lived closer. She’s working to become more fluent in Spanish and perfect her knitting.
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