The Movies
Regretfully, my blog has devolved into, for all intents and purposes, an events calendar. That being said, I’m too excited NOT to post about the NYC premiere of one of the documentaries I post-produced over the summer and fall. The screening is free and there will be a big after-party at Julep on the Lower East Side. All of the details are below. I hope to see you Sunday night!
The award-winning 2007 documentary Facing the Habit (Magnolia Martin, Director) will be premiering in NYC on Sunday, December 16, 7pm (doors 6:30pm), at the Two Boots Pioneer Theater. The screening is FREE and open to the public.
Two Boots Pioneer Theater
155 E. 3rd St.
(betw. Ave. A & B)
New York, NY 10009
F or V to Second Ave.
Free after-party at Julep (9 Avenue A) with drink specials all night!
SYNOPSIS:
Facing the Habit tells the story of Dave, a former stockbroker/millionaire whose life has spiraled out of control due to his heroin addiction. In his desperate quest to become clean, Dave agrees to undergo treatment with ibogaine, an experimental substance derived from the West African root Iboga, which has recently been reported to cure drug addiction.
Facing the Habit is an intimate look into the life of the addict, as Dave’s life is revealed before, during, and after the treatment.
“…compelling footage of addiction…..harrowing…..the unfortunate reality of addiction burns through every frame” – Natalie Mulford, Director, San Francisco Frozen Film Festival
“…a powerful documentary” – Kathryn Bonnici, Journeyman Pictures