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Third Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival
The third annual Reel Recovery Film Festival arrives in Vancouver at the RIO Theatre
on December 1, 2013 starting at 1:30pm
Individual tickets $10/ all day pass $20
Proceeds go to -Faces and Voices of Recovery Canada- a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigma around addiction and to celebrating recovery!
www.facesandvoicesofrecoverycanada.ca
The Anonymous People ( 2013) (88 mins)
Recovery is OUT - to change the addiction conversation from problems to SOLUTIONS. An independent feature documentary about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions. Directed by Greg Williams
RADIOMAN (2012) (90 mins)
The NEW YORK film set mascot who overcame homelessness and alcoholism to become a fixture of the New York film industry, with over 100 small parts to his name. Directed by Mary Kerr.
Perseverance: The Story of Dr. Billy Taylor (2012)
(52 mins)
The inspiring tale of one of college football's great running backs. Taylor was an early soldier in Bo's "10 Year War" with Woody Hayes and experienced greatness on college football's biggest stage. After graduating, a series of personal setbacks brought his world crashing down. A redemptive story for all ages, PERSEVERANCE tracks Taylor's rise, and his battles with substance abuse, incarceration and homelessness over the course of 25 years, in a dogged fight to recover his health, regain his faith, and restore his family. Director Dan Chace.
Invisible Young (2012) (74 mins) tells the life stories of four young adults who were homeless as teenagers. It looks at their families, their day to-day lives, their possible fates, and follows them as they strive for a hopeful, prosperous future. Set in Seattle, WA, this extremely well made and beautiful documentary shines truth on the intersection of homelessness and drug addiction. Directed by Steve Keller.
Russell Brand: My life without drugs (2013) (58 mins)
Russell Brand has not used drugs for 10 years.. But temptation is never far away. He wants to help other addicts, but first he wants us to feel compassion for those affected. With a sad commentary about his friend, Amy Winehouse. Written and starring Russell Brand.
May I Be Frank (2011) (90 mins)
Frank is a 54-year-old man who has abused food, alcohol, drugs including heroin, but in return they have abused him even more. Frank has spent a life giving in to every temptation until he weighs 290 pounds plus, has Hepatitis C, is nearly diabetic, and has alienated his family. Addicted to drugs and morbidly obese, Frank Ferrante hands his life over to the owners of a raw, vegan café, who commit to helping him change his ways over the course of 42 days, and give him a second chance at finding future fulfillment and happiness.
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LocationThe Rio Theater (View)
1660 East Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
Canada
Categories
| Minimum Age: 19 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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