Free Screening of 'The Addict's Wake' Takes Place October 19

Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:27 AM

The award-winning documentary provides insight into the opioid epidemic in nearby Brown County, Ind.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - An upcoming event provides an opportunity for community members to come together to support those affected by addiction.

A free community screening of The Addict’s Wake will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Christian Center (18687 Pribble Road) in Lawrenceburg.

The award-winning documentary delivers piercing and empathetic insight into the opioid epidemic, which is one of the most serious health crises impacting our nation.

Filmed over two years, The Addict’s Wake goes behind the scenes of a community at war, battling the addiction crisis. The fight happening in nearby Brown County, Indiana, is a reflection of the estimated 100,000 overdose deaths in American just last year.

The film provides a revealing look at the second-by-second panic of overdose and the slower burn of despair affecting nearly every family, classroom, and workplace. While featuring powerful tones, The Addict’s Wake finds hope growing to galvanize a community refusing to be defeated.

To register for the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-care-community-event-the-addicts-wake-film-screening-tickets-715563819647?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the film screening from 6-8. A Q&A panel with film producer, Lisa Hall will follow from 8-8:30.

Appetizers will be served.

The event is sponsored by CARE Community Action Recovery Effort, Community Mental Health Center, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the City of Lawrenceburg.