Presented by Writers In Treatment, this multi-day event celebrates film and creativity. The event showcases filmmakers who make honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery.

November 6 - 8, 2015

Gateway Theater1820 E Sunrise Blvd

Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304

Amy - 128 min. (2015) From BAFTA Award-winning director Asif Kapadia, AMY tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse - in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard tracks.

Girl on the Edge - 105 min.(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.

Grace - 93 min.(2014) When Gracie wakes up half-naked on a Florida beach 1100 miles from home, she’s given a choice: six months in jail or 90 meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in 90 days.

Gridlock’d - 91 min.(1997) After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.

Paul Williams : Still Alive - 84 min.(2012) A deeply personal portrait of legend-ary songwriter, television personality, and recovering addict/alcoholic PaulWilliams, the Oscar-winning composer of some of the most popular songs of the 70’s.

The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative Effects of Marijuana on our Youth - 72 min.(2015) A documentary telling the stories of a variety of individuals of all ages, as well as in-terviews with top researchers across the United States, elaborating on the effects of marijuana on the brain.

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Festival ScheduleThursday, Nov. 5

6:30 p.m. Gala & Silent Auction ARTSERVE, Ft. Lauderdale 1350 East Sunrise Blvd.

Friday, Nov. 6

1:00 p.m. Lipstick & Liquor (76 min)2:30 p.m. Wisdom to Know the Difference (114 min)4:45 p.m. Death of an Addict: The Tio Hardiman Story (60 min)6:00 p.m. Girl on the Edge (105 min)8:00 p.m. The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative Effects of Marijuana on our Youth (72 min)9:30 p.m. Paul Williams: Still Alive (84 min)

Saturday, Nov. 7

12:30 p.m. Art of Recovery (59 min)1:45 p.m. Who We Are When We Are Not Addicted: The Possible Human (59 min)3:15 p.m. An American Epidemic (90 min)4:45 p.m. Lambert & Stamp (117 min)7:00 p.m. Amy (128 min)9:30 p.m. Gridlock’d (91 min)

Sunday, Nov. 8

12:00 p.m. How I Got Over (87 min)2:00 p.m. Grace (93 min)4:00 p.m. Half Nelson (107 min)6:00 p.m. Warning: Take Only as Directed (27 min)

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Art of Recovery - 59 min.((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.

Lipstick & Liquor - 76 min.(2011) On a cold day in December, 39 year-old Julie Kroll stumbles away from a minor car accident, leaving behind her 8 yearolddaughter and an open container of alcohol. Mystery ensues.

How I Got Over - 87 min.(2014) Fifteen formerly homeless or incarcer-ated women craft an original play based on their true-life stories.

Lambert & Stamp - 117 min.(2014) Aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert set out to find a subject for their underground movie. The duo finally discover a band called the High Numbers. Abandon-ing 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.

ADMISSION: $5 Donation Suggested

Wisdom to Know the Difference - 114 min.(2014) Award winning story of a man’s journey to bring his sobriety full circle and help a young girl kick a serious drug addiction. Starring Daniel Baldwin, William Baldwin, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Mayra Neal.

An American Epidemic - 90 min.(2015) From the Director of “Kids Are Dying” comes a documentary that took one state’s problem to a national level. “An American Epi-demic” grew out of a New Jersey project ex-posing the opioid and heroin epidemic and uncovers the far-reaching effects of America’s most serious public health crisis.

Death of an Addict: The Tio Hardiman Story - 60 min.(2010) A brilliant and entertaining urban saga of director Tio Hardiman’s struggle to understand and break the cycle of intergen-erational drug addiction in his family and neighborhood.

Half Nelson - 107 min.(2006) A high school girl’s basketball coach (Ryan Gosling) befriends one of his 13 year-old players when she discovers him secretlysmoking crack in the locker room bathroom

Warning: Take Only as Directed - 27 min.(2014) Based on a true story, the film explores the societal pressures on today’s teens including grades, collegelooming on the horizon, boredom, and relationships. Are drugs their solution?

Who We Are When We Are Not Addicted: The Possible Human - 59 min.(2012) A candid talk from North America’s leading expert in the field ofaddiction. Dr. Gabor Mate exhibits unwaivering faith in the individual’s ability to transcend labels.

There will be raffle prize giveaways each day of the event. Don’t miss your chance to win these great prizes including an Apple watch, gift cards, and much more! Must be present to win.

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