Friday November 6 ^th

6:00PM GIRL ON THE EDGE (1HR 45 MINS.)­(2014)

A powerful true story about the journey of a troubled teenage girl who finds healing in the most unlikely of places, and who must choose to either invest in her own recovery or succumb to the trauma of her past. Starring Taylor Spreitler, Gil Bellows and Peter Coyote. Director Jay Silverman.

Break­/Raffle 15 Minutes

8:00PM THE OTHER SIDE OF CANNABIS: NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MARJIUANA ON OUR YOUTH (1 HR 12 MINS.)­ (2015)

We warn our youth about alcohol, we warn about prescription drugs, however, our youth believe marijuana is safe, natural, medicinal. They are unaware of the negative risks. The Other Side of Cannabis is a documentary that tells the stories of a variety of individuals of all ages, as well as interviews with top researchers across the United States. The film elaborates on the effects of marijuana facing our adolescents, teenagers and young adults, whose brains are still forming. Director Jody Belsher.

Break/­Raffle 18 Minutes

9:30PM PAUL WILLIAMS: STILL ALIVE (1 HR 24 MINS.)­ (2012)

Director Stephen Kessler has been a fan of Williams' work growing up, but lost track of him somewhere around the early 80s. Much to his surprise, he found out that the entertainer was not dead, as he had long assumed, and was still performing. He then went on a journey to discover where Paul had been during those absent years. The result Still Alive, a deeply personal portrait of legendary songwriter, television personality and recovering addict and alcoholic Paul Williams, the Oscar­winning composer of some of the most popular songs of the 70s. Directed by Stephen Kessler.

12:30PM ART OF RECOVERY (59 MINS.)(2015)

Manny and Vic are two artists in recovery; together they prepare for and art exhibit entitled Lake Worth It in their home town of Lake Worth, Florida. They reflect on the impact of art in their recovery while detailing the ups and downs of addiction and finding a way out. Director Richard Jackson with Manny Mendez and Vic James.

1:45PM WHO WE ARE WHEN WE ARE NOT ADDICTED: THE POSSIBLE HUMAN (59 MINS.)­ (2012) Filmed January 9, 2012, in Vancouver, B.C.

This is a very candid talk from North America's leading addiction expert. Referred to by Amy Goodman of Pacifica Radio and Television as "the philosopher/physician," Dr. Gabor Mate exhibits unwavering faith in the individual's ability to transcend labels and "character defects" and become the hero in their own journey.

3:15 PM AN AMERICAN EPIDEMIC

(1 HR)

(2015) From the Director of, “Kids Are Dying” comes a documentary film that took one state’s problem to a national level. “An American Epidemic” grew out of a New Jersey project exposing the opioid and heroin epidemic and uncovers the far­reaching effects of America’s most serious public social health crisis through the eyes of parents, siblings and recovering addicts. Director Michael Deleon. 90 minutes

4:45PM LAMBERT & STAMP (117 MINUTES)

(2014) Aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to find a subject for their underground movie, one that will reflect the way it feels to be young and dissatisfied in postwar London. The duo finally discover a band called the High Numbers with that perfect rebellious restlessness. Abandoning their plans to make a film, they instead decide to mentor and manage this group, later called, The Who. The result was rock ‘n’ roll history. Director James D. Cooper.

7PM AMY (2 HRS 8 MINS.)

(2015) From BAFTA Award­winning director Asif Kapadia (Senna), AMY tells the incredible story of six­time Grammy­winner Amy Winehouse ­ in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on our culture and the world we live in today.

2PM GRACE (1 HR 33 MINS)­ (2014)

Gracie knows hangovers. She's intimately acquainted with them. This time she woke up, half­dressed, on a Florida beach, 1100 miles from home. And this time her father ­ who also knows about the tragedy of addiction from his struggles with Gracie's mom ­ isn't going to clean things up. When she's arrested for public drunkenness and attacking a police officer, Gracie is given a choice: six months in jail or 90 meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in 90 days in the small town she's landed in. She's not used to strangers caring about her, but perhaps the power of community can help her sidestep the landmines lining her path to sobriety. Grace compassionately looks at the disease of addiction through a young woman inching towards redemption. Directed by Sylvia Caminer.

Break­/Raffle/Speaker27 minutes

4:00 PM HALF NELSON (1 HR 47 MINS.)­ (2006)

Young Caucasian Dan Dunne teaches history and coaches the girls basketball team at a Brooklyn high school populated primarily by black and Hispanic students. Outside of the classroom, Dan's life is in shambles. Thirteen­year­old Drey is a student in his class and a player on his basketball team with her own problems. Dan and Drey's relationship changes when Drey catches Dan, believing he is alone, smoking crack in the girl's locker room bathroom. Their resulting friendship, which is seen as inappropriate by the few who know, is based on each being unable to deal with their own life, but feeling like they can be at least a minor salvation in the other's life.

Break/­Raffle 13 Minutes

6:00PM WARNING: TAKE ONLY AS DIRECTED (27 MINS.)­ (2014)

Based on a true story, with contemporary music and realistic situations, the film explores the societal pressures on today's teens including grades, college looming on the horizon, boredom, and relationships. Are drugs their solution? While the film raises more questions that it answers, the goal is to provoke thoughtful discussions within the home, among peers and in the classroom.

Writer/Executive Producer Trish Glowacki.

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