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Wisconsin has the highest black infant mortality rate in the United States: 17.6 deaths per 1000 live births per year. Prior to 2002, Dane County's rates were equally as bad. During the period 2002-2007, the county black infant mortality rate declined from 19.4 (1990-2001) to 6.4 deaths per 1000 live births, eliminating the black-white infant mortality gap. However, there are other risk factors affecting birth outcomes where disparities still exist between blacks and whites that should not be ignored. This short documentary explores some of the factors that may have an influence on positive birth outcomes, was produced to inform the public and spur conversations that will generate further discussion.