Here
Today Film & Live Call-in Discussion TV
premiere: Tues., Nov. 4 at 8 pm
Live call-in discussion: Tues., Nov. 4 at 9 pm
The
Film
On November 4th, Vermont
filmmaker Bess O'Brien's acclaimed documentary, Here Today,
has its television premiere on VPT.
Here Today tackles the difficult issue of heroin addiction
and its growing prevalence in Vermont. The film features profiles of several
heroin addicts in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, as well as interviews with
members of their families.
VPT's
Live Call-in Discussion
Immediately following
the broadcast on November 4th, VPT will air a live call-in discussion. The
panel for the discussion includes:
Fran Stoddard Host
Bess OBrien Director
Margaret Masure St. Johnsbury
Nancy Cohen West Burke
Adam Hale St. Johnsbury
Greg MacDonald St. Johnsbury
Viewers are encouraged
to call in with questions and comments during the broadcast of this panel
discussion. The toll-free number is 1-866-424-LIVE.
For More Information
To find out more about Here Today, go to Kingdom County Productions or call (802) 592-3190. For more information about substance abuse in Vermont, please see the organizations listed below.
State of Vermont Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse: (802) 651-1550
District Offices:
Barre
Bennington
Brattleboro
479-4250
442-3929
257-2885
Burlington
Middlebury
Morrisville
863-7561
388-4644
888-2581
Rutland
St. Albans
White River
786-5876
748-5550
295-8835
Chittenden County UVM Substance Abuse Center: 1-800-377-8714