Free Film Screening in Pulaski County: Documentary Explores Family, Community Impact of U.S. Addiction Crisis
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with Pulaski County Drug-Free Council (PCDFC) and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Pulaski County community on November 22 at 6:00pm at the West Central Elementary School Gym. Admission is FREE, thanks to the generous sponsorship of 4C Health and BraunAbility.
Viewer discretion is advised and is generally recommended for those over the age of 12. PCDFC president, Katie Surma stated, “For children ages 12 and under, we are offering free childcare as we want parents to be able to attend.” For those needing childcare, please RSVP by November 15 to the Community Foundation at 574-946-0906.
“Transportation can also be an issue, so we’ve collaborated with our schools to provide transportation to and from the event,” Surma continued. There are three pick-up locations in the county: Medaryville Town Hall, Francesville Fire Department, and Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Pick up time will be at 5:15pm and passengers will be returned to the same location after the event. Surma added, “Seating is limited, so we are asking people to RSVP so we can make sure everyone has a ride.” For those seeking transportation, please contact the Community Foundation at 574-946-0906 by November 15.
After the film screening, there will be a question and answer session with the film producer and president of Glory Girl Productions, Lisa Hall. Members of PCDFC will also be on hand for questions relating to Pulaski County. 4C Health will also have members of the mobile crisis team on hand, if anyone needs someone to talk to during or after the event. Sandy Lucas, PCDFC member, said, “The Council is excited to bring this film to Pulaski County. We really think this will be a conversation point for our community. There are a lot of people who struggle with substance use disorder and our community can do more to support those seeking recovery.”
In the wake of the opioid crisis and the emergence of deadly fentanyl pouring into the United States, the impact of drug addiction rages on, destroying communities and families. This documentary film – The Addict’s Wake – focuses on the people of one small town in Indiana who, like those in so many communities across the nation, have felt the ripple effect of the addiction crisis in every corner of their county. The feature-length film seeks to link communities to take action and find a pathway
to hope and recovery.
“This film is a clarion call for community stakeholders to unite resources and ideologies to fight back against substance-use disorder at a grass-roots level,” said film producer, Lisa Hall, president of Glory Girl Productions. “It takes you alongside a community searching for hope and solutions on the long journey from addiction to recovery.”
With meth, heroin, opioid addiction and deadly fentanyl, fatal overdoses were up 30 percent across the nation last year. “While this film is set in the small community of Brown County, Indiana, it’s the story of almost every county – small, rural, large, urban and inner city – in the United States,” said Hall. “And this crisis hits every aspect of our society.”
The documentary shares interviews and perspectives not only from individuals and familiesimpacted, but teachers, law-enforcement, courts, neuroscience professionals and faith-based
programs.
The Addict’s Wake has recently been selected to air on more than 300 public-broadcasting stations throughout the country. It has earned acclaim with the Audience Choice Award at the Heartland International Film Festival, in addition to winning the Sedona International Film Festival’s Independent Spirit Award. The film has also spurred grant investment to create a shorter film that can be used in classrooms to help educate students and teachers about the
impact of Substance Abuse Disorder, or SUD.
To view a trailer of the film, please click here.
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GLORY GIRL PRODUCTIONS
Glory Girl Productions was formed for the primary purposes of fostering social change,
educating and creating events to improve the quality of the workplace, the home place and the
community place. This mission will be achieved through film, story-telling, community
events and wide-ranging dialog.
PULASKI COUNTY DRUG-FREE COUNCIL (PCDFC)
Pulaski County Drug-Free Council is the Local Coordinating Council for Pulaski County, as established by state law. PCDFC is the planning and coordinating agency for addressing alcohol, tobacco and other substance issues in the community. Members include volunteers from a variety of organizations, including education, treatment, social services, and local law enforcement. For more information about PCDFC, visit facebook.com/pulaskidrugfree