We are now in the midst (in the beginning? in the middle? impossible to say) of shelter in place due to the spread of the Coronavirus. From a production standpoint, we’re very grateful that we shot the film before all of this began. Our hearts are going out to everyone affected and struggling through this time - we’re still right in the editing room where we should be.
Recovery in 12-step programs is very rooted in community and fellowship. We attend meetings not just for the actual meetings themselves, but for the conversations we have with other sober people before and after the meeting. We form friendships that carry us through our sobriety; stepwork and fellowship are the core principles.
It’s hard to stay sober in isolation, and isolating is a common sign of relapse. A lot of folks in the recovery community have been frightened by these new measures, and struggling with desires to drink while they’re alone. But through all this fear, leaders in 12-step programs are stepping up to connect online and by phone, and to be of service in different ways. It’s beautiful to watch, and I personally have been very grateful for people who have invited me to online meetings, and called and texted to check up.
And in the middle of all of this madness - we have a new promotional video! I am so excited by the performances, the cinematography, and the balancing of tones that we’ve got in this little 2-minute piece that showcases the amazing work of so much of our team. I hope you’ll check it out - it has footage from the feature, behind the scenes video, and interviews. Click here to watch it now.
More soon. Stay safe!
Lane
