LOVE IN THE TIME OF FENTANYL
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TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 7:00PM
Presented by: Ontario Tech University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
FREE EVENT - SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY
Back Door Mission and the Ontario Tech University Social Science and Humanities Faculty are teaming up to offer a free screening of this award-winning documentary.
To pre-register for this event (strongly encouraged), please CLICK HERE.
Patrons will also be able to register at the door on the evening of the event.
LOVE IN THE TIME OF FENTANYL
Feature Documentary | MA | 80 min, 2022
A group of misfits, artists, and drug users operates a renegade safe injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Love in the Time of Fentanyl is an intimate portrait of a community fighting to save lives and keep hope alive in a neighborhood ravaged by the overdose crisis. Love in the Time of Fentanyl had its World Premiere at the 21st DOXA Documentary Film Festival, where it was featured as the Justice Forum Special Presentation and took home the Colin Low Award for Best Canadian Director!
After the film, attendees will learn how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. After the naloxone demonstration there will be a panel discussion and Q&A to gain valuable insights from film participants and those who have first-hand experience with this crisis. This event is an important step in building awareness and promoting action towards ending the opioid epidemic.
Tickets for this event are free, but donations can be made at the time of purchase and are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will go towards supporting Back Door Mission and their efforts to provide assistance to those in need. Join us for an informative and inspiring evening and help make a positive difference in our community.
Age Restriction: 17+
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 7:00PM
Presented by: Ontario Tech University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
FREE EVENT - SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY
Back Door Mission and the Ontario Tech University Social Science and Humanities Faculty are teaming up to offer a free screening of this award-winning documentary.
To pre-register for this event (strongly encouraged), please CLICK HERE.
Patrons will also be able to register at the door on the evening of the event.
LOVE IN THE TIME OF FENTANYL
Feature Documentary | MA | 80 min, 2022
A group of misfits, artists, and drug users operates a renegade safe injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Love in the Time of Fentanyl is an intimate portrait of a community fighting to save lives and keep hope alive in a neighborhood ravaged by the overdose crisis. Love in the Time of Fentanyl had its World Premiere at the 21st DOXA Documentary Film Festival, where it was featured as the Justice Forum Special Presentation and took home the Colin Low Award for Best Canadian Director!
After the film, attendees will learn how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. After the naloxone demonstration there will be a panel discussion and Q&A to gain valuable insights from film participants and those who have first-hand experience with this crisis. This event is an important step in building awareness and promoting action towards ending the opioid epidemic.
Tickets for this event are free, but donations can be made at the time of purchase and are strongly encouraged. All proceeds will go towards supporting Back Door Mission and their efforts to provide assistance to those in need. Join us for an informative and inspiring evening and help make a positive difference in our community.
Age Restriction: 17+
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Norma Vaillancourt lives and works in the Downtown Eastside where she uses her lived experience to help save and improve the lives of her fellow community members. She is a supervisor at OPS and has been with the organization since it first opened in 2016.
Ronnie Grigg has been a longtime frontline harm reduction worker in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, primarily at the pioneering supervised consumption sites Insite and the Overdose Prevention Site. He now helms the non-profit harm reduction consultancy Zero Block Society, which has seen him support efforts across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30PM
FILM SCREENING: 7:00PM
NALOXONE DEMO: 8:30PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: 8:45PM
Warning: This film contains scenes of drug use and is not suitable for immature audience or individuals under the age of 17. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The content depicted may not be appropriate for those sensitive to such material, and we encourage viewers to consider their comfort level before proceeding. Additionally, please be aware that this film may contain triggering content for individuals with a history of substance abuse or related personal experiences. If you believe you may be negatively affected by these themes, we recommend exercising caution before watching the movie.
Norma Vaillancourt lives and works in the Downtown Eastside where she uses her lived experience to help save and improve the lives of her fellow community members. She is a supervisor at OPS and has been with the organization since it first opened in 2016.
Ronnie Grigg has been a longtime frontline harm reduction worker in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, primarily at the pioneering supervised consumption sites Insite and the Overdose Prevention Site. He now helms the non-profit harm reduction consultancy Zero Block Society, which has seen him support efforts across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30PM
FILM SCREENING: 7:00PM
NALOXONE DEMO: 8:30PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: 8:45PM
Warning: This film contains scenes of drug use and is not suitable for immature audience or individuals under the age of 17. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The content depicted may not be appropriate for those sensitive to such material, and we encourage viewers to consider their comfort level before proceeding. Additionally, please be aware that this film may contain triggering content for individuals with a history of substance abuse or related personal experiences. If you believe you may be negatively affected by these themes, we recommend exercising caution before watching the movie.