Enjoy Movie Night at NCAD! Attend up to two of the following movie presentations.
Monday, September 19, 2011
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NE6 - "They Call Me Mr. Trejo"
Al Bower, President & CEO , Better Times Productions, LLC
Neil Scott, Producer and Host of Recovery-Coast to Coast, Clear Channel Radio
In this film, Actor Danny Trejo describes his journey from child criminal and drug addict to serving 11 years in notorious places like Folsom and San Quentin State Prison. He became a lightweight and welterweight champion boxer in prison. Yet his biggest accomplishment was completing a 12-step program that helped him break the hold drugs and alcohol had on him. He learned to be responsible for his actions, which has lead to a fulfilling and sober life, please join us for this screening of "They Call Me Mr. Trejo".
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
NE6B - "Meth Inside Out"
Emily Meyers, Producer & Director, Eyes of the World Media Group
Join us for a viewing of "Windows to Recovery", which explores effective treatment practices across program types and settings. This episode empowers the viewer with information and concrete tools for recovery, including creating structure, participating in sober activities, avoiding high-risk situations, and coping with craving.
Windows to recovery reveals that treatment is not a quick fix, but a set of activities leading to long —term changes in lifestyle, thinking and behavior. This episode shows without a doubt, that recovery is within reach.
See the trailer for "Meth Inside Out" . . .
8:00 PM — 9:00 PM
NE6C - "Pleasure Unwoven, A Personal Journey About Addiction"
Kevin McCauley, Co- Founder, Institute for Addiction Study
Please join us for a screening of "Pleasure Unwoven: A Personal Journey About Addiction". Despite extensive research, recovering people, their families, friends and employers along with healthcare providers and policy makers still have a hard time accepting addiction is a brain disease and not just the result of a bad choice.
To address this problem the Institute for Addiction Study Created Pleasure Unwoven - this film traces the path of one recovering addict and physician, Kevin McCauley as he explores for himself the arguments both for and against the conceptualization of addiction as a disease. The result is a watchable and powerful tool for addiction treatment providers to use.
8:00 PM — 9:00 PM
NE6D - "Lost in Woonsocket"
Thea Maichle, Producer, Random 1
Missing for years, two alcoholics are discovered living together in the back woods or Woonsocket, RI. A series of profound coincidences lead to miraculous reunions with their families and a chance at recovery, treatment and redemption. The real challenge, however is yet to come what Happens when only one of the men is to remain sober, join us for a viewing of Lost in Woonsocket to see what happens.
