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6th REEL RECOVERY FILM FESTIVAL  Nov 2-8 NYC

Filmmakers, Experts & Special Guests - Including renowned author Tian Dayton and Bill W. Documentary Director Kevin Hanlon

Schedule: http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/2018-new-york-rrff-schedule/

What:  6th REEL RECOVERY FILM FESTIVAL & Symposium

When:  Nov 2-8

Where:  Village East Cinema -181 2nd Ave. at 12th St., New York, NY 10003

Tickets: Available at the door

Schedule of Films & Events:  http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/2018-new-york-rrff-schedule/

The Reel Recovery Film Festival & Symposium presented by Addiction Policy Forum and Writers In Treatment, celebrating film and the arts through films depicting addiction, alcoholism, mental health issues, treatment and recovery. The week-long festival showcases more than 50 short, documentary and feature films including 6 NYC Premieres and one US Premiere.

OPENING NIGHT - Friday November 2nd

Schedule: http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/2018-new-york-rrff-schedule/

6:00pm           Opening Night Reception at Numero 28 Pizzeria - Invitation Only

Sponsored by Crossroads Centre Antigua

176 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003 ( across from theater)

Food & Drinks served

8:00pm           Eric Clapton: A LIfe in 12 Bars  with Special Invited Guests

The award-winning music-documentary directed by Lili Fini Zanuck for Showtime, is look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.  

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:  Directors/Special Guests Attending at many screenings and ‘Bring Your Sponsor to the Movies’ FREE community screening of Bill W.- the Documentary about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous with special appearance by its director Kevin Hanlon; US Premiere of the short Second Hand; Addiction Policy Forum Animated series about warning signs with special presentation by Emmy-winning journalist Kimberly Clapp; Wonder Woman Wednesday with films made by women, starring women.  

CLOSING NIGHT - Thursday November 8th  

Schedule: http://reelrecoveryfilmfestival.org/2018-new-york-rrff-schedule/

6:00pm           Emotional Sobriety & Releasing Shame Video Presentation by  Tian Dayton, PhD

                        Q&A Following: Discussion and discourse encouraged 

Dr. Tian Dayton is a senior fellow at The Meadows Treatment Center, the Director of The New York Psychodrama Training Institute and an accomplished author.

7:00pm           Live Discussion with addiction expert, festival founder  Leonard Lee Buschel

                        Discussing: “ADDICTION DOESN’T KILL PEOPLE, DRUGS USE KILLS PEOPLE” & “RECOVERY IS A VERB NOT A NOUN”  All are encouraged to bring your argument and debating skills, no need to pull punches; Leonard is no “Busch-over.”

8:00pm           FREE ADMISSION

Special 21st Anniversary Screening

Gridlock’d- starring the late Tupac Shakur and Tim Roth

(1997) After a friend overdoses, Spoon (Tupac Shakur) and Stretch (Tim Roth) decide to get clean and enroll in a government detox program, what happens next is outrageous. Written and Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall. RT: 1 hour 31 minutes

Website: ReelRecoveryFilmFestival.org