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Festival Schedule

Thursday, 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 Presented by Writers In Treatment, this multi-day event (114 min) celebrates film and creativity. The event showcases filmmakers who 4:45 p.m. Death of an Addict: The Tio Hardiman make honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment Story (60 min) and recovery. 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 November 6 - 8, 2015 (72 min) 9:30 p.m. Paul Williams: Still Alive (84 min)

Gateway Theater Saturday, Nov. 7 1820 E Sunrise Blvd 12:30 p.m. Art of Recovery (59 min) Ft. Lauderdale FL 33304 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) Amy - 128 min. How I Got Over - 87 min. 4:45 p.m. Lambert & Stamp (117 min) (2015) From BAFTA Award-winning director (2014) Fifteen formerly homeless or incarcer- 7:00 p.m. Amy (128 min) Asif Kapadia, AMY tells the incredible story of ated women craft an original play based on 9:30 p.m. Gridlock’d (91 min) six-time Grammy-winner - in their true-life stories. her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archival footage and previously unheard Sunday, Nov. 8 tracks. 12:00 p.m. How I Got Over (87 min) Lambert & Stamp - 117 min. 2:00 p.m. Grace (93 min) An American Epidemic - 90 min. (2014) Aspiring filmmakers and (2015) From the Director of “Kids Are Dying” set out to find a subject for their 4:00 p.m. Half Nelson (107 min) comes a documentary that took one state’s underground movie. The duo finally discover 6:00 p.m. Warning: Take Only as Directed (27 min) problem to a national level. “An American Epi- a band called the High Numbers. Abandon- demic” grew out of a New Jersey project ex- ing their plans to make a film, they instead posing the opioid and heroin epidemic and decide to mentor and manage this group, uncovers the far-reaching effects of America’s later called, . The result was rock ‘n’ most serious public health crisis. roll history. Sponsored By

Art of Recovery - 59 min. Lipstick & Liquor - 76 min. ((2015) Manny and Vic are two artists in (2011) On a cold day in December, 39 year- recovery; together they prepare for and art old Julie Kroll stumbles away from a minor exhibit entitled Lake Worth It in their home car accident, leaving behind her 8 yearold town of Lake Worth, Florida. They reflect daughter and an open container of alcohol. on the impact of art in their recovery while Mystery ensues. detailing the ups and downs of addiction.

Paul Williams : Still Alive - 84 min. Death of an Addict: The Tio Hardiman (2012) A deeply personal portrait of legend- Story - 60 min. ary songwriter, television personality, and (2010) A brilliant and entertaining urban recovering addict/alcoholic Paul saga of director Tio Hardiman’s struggle to Williams, the Oscar-winning composer of understand and break the cycle of intergen- some of the most popular songs of the 70’s. erational drug addiction in his family and neighborhood.

Girl on the Edge - 105 min. The Other Side of Cannabis: Negative (2014) A powerful true story about the Effects of Marijuana on our Youth - 72 min. journey of a troubled teenage girl who finds (2015) A documentary telling the stories of a healing in the most unlikely of places, and variety of individuals of all ages, as well as in- who must choose to either invest in her own terviews with top researchers across the United recovery or succumb to the trauma of her States, elaborating on the effects of marijuana past. on the brain.

Grace - 93 min. Warning: Take Only as Directed - 27 min. (2014) Based on a true story, the film explores (2014) When Gracie wakes up half-naked the societal pressures on today’s teens on a Florida beach 1100 miles from home, including grades, college she’s given a choice: six months in jail or 90 looming on the horizon, boredom, and meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in 90 relationships. Are drugs their solution? days. Enter to Win!

There will be raffle prize Gridlock’d - 91 min. Wisdom to Know the Difference - giveaways each day of the event. (1997) After a friend overdoses, Spoon and 114 min. Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and Don’t miss your chance to win (2014) Award winning story of a man’s these great prizes including an attempt to enroll in a government detox journey to bring his sobriety full circle program. Their efforts are hampered by and help a young girl kick a serious drug Apple watch, gift cards, and much seemingly endless red tape, as they are addiction. Starring Daniel Baldwin, William more! Must be present to win. shuffled from one office to another while Baldwin, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Mayra being chased by drug dealers and the police. Neal.

Half Nelson - 107 min. Who We Are When We Are Not Addicted: For more information, (2006) A high school girl’s basketball coach The Possible Human - 59 min. (Ryan Gosling) befriends one of his 13 year- (2012) A candid talk from North America’s head to: old players when she discovers him secretly leading expert in the field of smoking crack in the locker room bathroom addiction. Dr. Gabor Mate exhibits unwaivering faith in the individual’s ability to transcend labels. www.farronline.org/reel