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The Hungry Heart (Movie)

About 1000 people attended the premier of …

The Hungry Heart

Picture of Dustin walking in a field

(See the trailer for The Hungry Heart by clicking here)

The Hungry Heart is the new documentary film about prescription drug addiction produced by Kingdom County Productions. Ticket fees benefit the Turning Point Center and cover KCP’s tour expenses.

The Hungry Heart explores prescription drug addiction through the intimate world of Vermont Pediatrician Fred Holmes who works with patients struggling with this disease. The film provides an intimate look at the often hidden world of addiction and recovery and reveals the many challenges that Dr. Holmes and his patients face in confronting a relentless and difficult disease.Picture of Pediatrician Fred Holmes and Dustin

As the film progresses we begin to see the simple but profound connection that Dr. Holmes creates with each patient. For many of the young people in the movie, coming to Fred is less about getting a prescription for their addiction and more about connecting with a mentor who listens to them—if only for ten minutes a week. The film shines a light on the healing power of conversation and the need for connection that many of these young addicts yearn for but do not have in their lives.

In addition, the film interviews a number of older addicts who talk about their recovery process juxtaposed against Fred’s patients. The road to recovery is paved with both success stories and strewn with relapses, downfalls and tragic losses. However, through the movie we see the many faces and diverse populations of addiction, and their continued search for a life of recovery.

Film running time 93 minutes
Directed and produced by Bess O’Brien

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Events for May

28th

Krista, lakeside.
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for May

29th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for May

30th

Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts

Refuge Recovery
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

Events for May

31st

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Families Coping with Addiction

Events for June

1st

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafting with Compassion

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Good Vibes

Robin Zabiegalski
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Recovery Yoga at the Center

Events for June

2nd

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Events for June

3rd

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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Events for June

4th

Krista, lakeside.
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for June

5th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for June

6th

Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts

Refuge Recovery
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

Events for June

7th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Families Coping with Addiction

Events for June

8th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Good Vibes

Robin Zabiegalski
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Recovery Yoga at the Center

Tina Friml
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stand Up for Recovery

Events for June

9th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Events for June

10th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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Events for June

11th

Krista, lakeside.
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for June

12th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for June

13th

Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts

Refuge Recovery
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

Events for June

14th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Families Coping with Addiction

Events for June

15th

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Good Vibes

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Robin Zabiegalski
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Recovery Yoga at the Center

Events for June

16th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Events for June

17th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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Events for June

18th

Krista, lakeside.
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for June

19th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for June

20th

Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts

Refuge Recovery
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

Events for June

21st

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Families Coping with Addiction

Events for June

22nd

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Good Vibes

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Robin Zabiegalski
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Recovery Yoga at the Center

Events for June

23rd

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

Events for June

24th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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Krista, lakeside.