Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH

Director Jez Lewis will introduce the film and actress Diana Quick will chair a Q&A afterwards with Jez and Drugsline's Executive Director Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin MBE.

A trailer of the film can be seen here: http://www.shedyourtears.com/

Tickets are available here: http://ica.org.uk/24713/Film/Shed-Your-Tears-and-Walk-Away.html

Donations to Drugsline can be made here: http://www.justgiving.com/drugsline/donate

SHED YOUR TEARS AND WALK AWAY opens in cinemas on Friday 11 June: dates and venues around the country are being added all the time and can be found here:http://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/shedyourtears-playdates.htm

Brilliant film. Alison Poltock, East End Film Festival 

An example of British documentary filmmaking at its best. Cian Smyth, Belfast Film Festival

Bold, deeply personal filmmaking that is both sympathetic and urgent… an exceptional documentary. Michael Hayden, London Film Festival
Touching, personal and important... a must-see documentary about big issues. Grant Rollings, The Sun

The most significant socially-motivated documentary I've seen... staggering, heart-breaking, and needs to be seen across the UK. James Murray-White, freelance writer and reviewer

Clear-eyed stoicism is just one of this admirable film's qualities. Kieron Corless, Sight & Sound

ABOUT THE FILM:

The old mill town of Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire has a reputation as being something of a bohemian idyll, a thriving tourist destination and a haven for an artistic community. Filmmaker Jez Lewis who grew up there, was forced to question this image of the place, particularly as he was returning there frequently to attend funerals of childhood friends who had developed drink and drug problems or committed suicide.

Beginning with a personal quest for understanding, asking why people of his generation are killing themselves the film moves into a year-long drama of human tragedy and redemption as principal character Cass comes to terms with his own mortality and attempts to lift himself out of his cycle of self-destruction. Spending time with Cass, his friends and their families, Lewis finds them smart, articulate, funny and occasionally heroic, despite their often desperate circumstances. Shot through with compassion, SHED YOUR TEARS AND WALK AWAY is a timely, bold, and deeply personal documentary film.

Drugsline provides a comprehensive range of services for those struggling with addiction as well as offering free, impartial support and information to concerned family and friends. Since its foundation in 1991, Drugsline has reached many thousands of people and has expanded its services to include education, counselling and support. Registered Charity Number 1067573
www.drugsline.org

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