L & L Media and the Ridgefield Library Present: 2017 Learn Through Film™ Series: How Do We Treat Addiction?
Join us for three evenings of difficult yet powerful films and conversation. We are experiencing a public health crisis. How can we come together to circumvent the deadly disease of addiction? We need the best minds, from both sides of the aisle, to find and implement the solution.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 PM - Jesus' Son
Billy Crudup in Jesus' Son plays a sick young man who ultimately discovers service as a cure for his disease. (Based on the short story by Denis Johnson). (Rated R, 90 Mins.) - Please register. Discussion moderated by Sam Williams, Arms Acres.
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 PM - Oslo
August 31st Joachim Trier directs this devastating but intensely moving film about the obstacles facing a young person with clinical depression recovering from addiction. (Not Rated, 95 Mins. Subtitles.) - Please register. Discussion moderated by George Kain, WCSU.
Thursday, March 16, 7 PM - The Anonymous People
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PLEASE NOTE: These films are very powerful and contain depictions of drug use that might not be suitable for all viewers. Anyone under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
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