Recovery City is a raw exploration of what it means to be in recovery as seen through the eyes of four women whose lives share a common thread: addiction. In the working class city of Worcester, Massachusetts, Christine fights to regain custody of her young children while grappling with a traumatic past, and battling stigma from the very systems that are designed to help her. Bridget, who found recovery while in prison, now facilitates peer-led support meetings for women. On the frontlines, recovery coaches Janis and Rebecca navigate the city’s toughest corners offering support and trying to save lives. In this portrait of resilience, grit, and camaraderie, the women use their lived experience to lift up those still struggling while refusing to give up hope.
Join us at LBCC's Russell Tripp Performance Center for a screening of Recovery City, followed by a Q&A session with the documentary's own Six and filmmaker Lisa Olivieri.
Synopsis & Trailer
CONTENT WARNING: Recovery City contains depictions of real substance use and intense interpersonal interactions that some viewers may find harmful or disturbing.
