GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), in collaboration with the South Berkshire Community Health Coalition (SBCHC), South County Rural Recovery Center, and The Triplex Cinema, will host a free screening of the documentary "Recovery City" on April 9, 2025. 

 

The event is open to the public, including parents, young people, educators, youth professionals, the recovery community, and community stakeholders. Media representatives are also invited to attend.

 

The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Triplex lobby with a welcome event featuring alcohol-free mocktails, recipe cards, and a discussion on the 2025 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey findings. RSYP will present data on substance use trends and behaviors among youth in southern Berkshire County, including information on alcohol and cannabis use patterns and community norms.

 

At 6:00 p.m., a representative from the South County Rural Recovery Center will provide opening remarks, sharing perspectives on substance use in the region. The screening of "Recovery City," directed by Lisa Olivieri, will take place from 6:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The film addresses addiction recovery and community resilience.

 

Elliot Seward, Youth Advocate and Program Coordinator at RSYP, stated:

 

"This is more than just a film screening—it's an opportunity for our community to come together, learn from real stories of resilience, and take a closer look at the experiences of young people in South County. We hope parents, educators, and local leaders will join us in this important conversation."

 

Following the film, a virtual question-and-answer session with Lisa Olivieri and individuals featured in the documentary will be moderated by RSYP and the South County Rural Recovery Center. Attendees can submit questions in advance or during the event.

 

The event is free and open to the public. For further information or to submit questions for the Q&A, contact Laura Rodriguez at laura@rsyp.org.