Liquid Handcuffs: A Documentary to Free Methadone (click for trailer) (2019) Explores the intersection of methadone with race, class, social control and stigma. Directed by Marilena Marchetti and Helen Redmond. 67 minutes. US IN PERSON Panel sponsored by Filter with editor-in-chief, Will Godfrey, Helen Redmond, Marilena Marchetti and a person who uses methadone
Sat., Nov. 2 @ 3:00pm
Live or Failure (2018) A young journalist is forced to leave her job producing TV news in Washington, D.C. when her liver starts to fail. Directed by Andrea Gonzales-Paul. 51 minutes IN PERSON Andrea Gonzales-Paul
Sat., Nov. 2 @ 3:30pm
For Us (2019) Scott desperately tries to save his wife, Angela from an addiction that threatens to destroy their marriage. Directed by Mona Bennett Johnson. 22 minutes
Sat., Nov. 2
Beautifully, Positively Different (2019) A woman struggling with mental health and alcoholism reaches a turning point. Director Sam Hedden. 12 minutes. US
Sat., Nov. 2
Family Day (2018) After three months in her third stint in rehab her sobriety is tested by a visit from her distant mother and loving stepfather. Director HarryOReilly. 17minutes. US
Sat., Nov. 2
Out of Mind NY Premiere (2019) A young Armenian man deals with anxiety/depression AND the stigma of mental illness in his family and community. Directed by Tigran Nersisian. 12 minutes
Sat., Nov. 2
Matchstick Willie (2018) An alcoholic rodeo clown goes to his estranged wifes funeral in hopes of reconnecting with the daughter he hasnt seen in over 20 years. Director D.R. Garrett. 14 minutes. US IN PERSON D.R. Garrett
Sat., Nov. 2
Courage (2019) This ambitious Neo-Noir Western made by Southern California film students explores generational dysfunction, free will and character. 16 minutes
Sat., Nov. 2 @5:30pm
Hope Served Fresh Recovery Friendly Employment (click for trailer) (2019) A pizzeria owner in Oneonta New York decides to create a sober and recovery friendly workplace. Director Jessica Vecchione. 15 minutes. US
Sat., Nov. 2
Roll with Me (2017) After hitting rock-bottom, a paraplegic (Gabriel Cordell) goes on a 3,100 mile wheelchair trek across America. Directed by Lisa France. 90 minutes
Sat., Nov. 2 @8:00pm
Cracked Up (2019) Darrell Hammonds story of trauma, addiction, self injury and misdiagnosis while maintaining a brilliant comedic career on SNL. Directed by Michelle Esrick. 95 minutes
Location
Village East Cinema (View)
189 2nd Ave. @ 12th St.
New York, NY 10003
United States
