This is a screening
of a feature documentary film about the 23.5 million Americans living in
long-term recovery, and the emerging public recovery movement that will
transform how alcohol and other drug problems are dealt with in our
communities.
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About the Producer
Greg
Williams is a person in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drugs
since age seventeen. He is a health policy advocate, and documentary
filmmaker who specializes in the creation of compelling and purposeful
content. At age 29, The Anonymous People is Greg's first independent feature-
length film. His new film is bringing lasting solutions to the screen for one of America's top health problems.
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About The Council
The
Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., an affiliate of the National
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), is a private
nonprofit organization serving Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware
County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County. The Council provides a
wide range ofservices
to families, schools, businesses, individuals and the community at
large regardless of ability to pay, ethnicity, race, gender, age and/or
sexual orientation.
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About PRO-ACT
PRO-ACT is the
regional nonprofit organization working to mobilize and rally
individuals in recovery from addiction, as well as their families,
friends and allies in a campaign to end discrimination, broaden social
understanding and achieve a just response to addiction as a public
health crisis.
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Help 24/7
Contact our
Information and Recovery Support Line
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Among those present will be:
Arthur Evans, Ph.D., Commissioner of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services
Patrick Kennedy, former U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District serving from 1995 until 2011
Roland Lamb, Director of Addiction Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Al Taubenberger, President, Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
William Wiegman, Chief of Police, Lower Southampton Township/President Board of Directors, The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
Greg Williams, Producer, The Anonymous People
Beverly Haberle, MHS, LPC, CAADC, Executive Director, The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
at
Holy Family University
Campus Center at Frankford and Grant Avenues, Philadelphia, PA
(plenty of free parking)
A catered VIP Reception will be held prior to the screening and will offer attendees the opportunity to talk with business leaders, legislators, experts in the field, the filmmaker and others
VIP Reception: 6:00 pm
Film: 7:00 pm (doors open 6:45 pm)
Panel Discussion: 8:30 pm
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VIP Reception and film: $75
Film: $15 (at door if available $20)
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The
moving story of The Anonymous People is told through the faces and
voices of citizens, leaders, volunteers, corporate executives, public
figures, and celebrities who are laying it all on the line to save the
lives of others just like them. This passionate new public recovery
movement aims to transform public opinion, engage communities and
elected officials, and finally shift public policy toward lasting
solutions.
Help us to change the conversation from problems to solutions for America's top health problem!
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Any funds raised through this event will be used to support Advocacy and Recovery
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Seabrook House
Steps to Recovery
Aldie Foundation
Community Education Centers
Malvern Institute
Discovery House
Hillside
Livengrin Foundation, Inc.
Project Transition
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.--Quakertown
There is still time to fax your
Sponsorship Agreement to:
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