Writers In Treatment is proud to present "The Reel Recovery Film Series," an eight-week film festival, fundraising event and recovery forum which will take place every Tuesday evening in April and May at the Silent Movie Theatre in Los Angeles. Permanent Midnight novelist Jerry Stahl and director Bernard Rose (Immortal Beloved) are scheduled to attend, and the eight films selected for the series are The Lost Weekend, Permanent Midnight, Leaving Las Vegas, Sid and Nancy, Days of Wine and Roses, Less than Zero, Barfly and Ivansxtc.

“This series isn’t just for addicts or alcoholics, it’s for anyone who has ever been impacted or just wants to learn more about the disease and its treatment in a less traditional and more entertaining environment”, said co-founder Leonard Buschel. “We hope to raise both money and national awareness so that indigent writers can learn that there is free help available.” Live jazz will precede each screening and free popcorn will be available all evening. A special guest speaker will also lead a group discussion at the conclusion of each film. For more information, visit either of the linked web sites above.