Editor's Note: I moved from California to New Mexico, a cheaper place to live, after a divorce but had been familiar with small Farmington, New Mexico as we'd owned two rental homes there. Justin Hunt of Farmington, New Mexico has made a highly acclaimed movie 'American Meth,' covering a two year span, addressing how methamphetamine abuse is affecting communities in different parts of the country. His project illustrates the problem by looking at the lives of middle-aged meth addicts trying to raise four children. I am the mother of a 28-year old meth addict in recovery (almost three years) and believe this issue could not be more heart-wrenching and it is one affecting families all over our country. 'American Meth' is a must see movie.
Farmington Daily Times
By James Monteleone
The Daily Times
Article Launched: 10/13/2007 10:13:01 PM MDT
When a Farmington man makes a feature-length movie, it's unique. When it successfully targets a national drug epidemic, it's fascinating. But when that film also manages to win critical acclaim nationwide, it's unprecedented. Justin Hunt and his documentary "Ame
rican Meth" brought
rican Meth" brought home top awards from three national film fests in recent weeks. "I think it kinda shocked everybody," Hunt said of the film's recent notoriety. Those awards included "Best Documentary" at the prestigious Cinema City International Film Festival in Los Angeles; "Most Socially Engaging" at the Eugene (Oregon) International Film Fest; and second place in "Best Cultural Issues" at the (Missoula) Montana CINE International. American Meth, which was written, directed, edited and produced by Hu
nt over two years, addresses how methamphetamine abuse affects communities in different parts of the country. It illustrates the problem by looking at the lives of middle-aged meth addicts trying to raise four children. The film is narrated by famed veteran actor Val Kilmer, a New Mexico resident.
"It's a human story and that's what appeals to people, whether they're in Montana or Los Angeles," Hunt said. "It was just interesting to see how engaging it was in all three locations because those are three extremely different dynamics," (To continue this article, click here.)
nt over two years, addresses how methamphetamine abuse affects communities in different parts of the country. It illustrates the problem by looking at the lives of middle-aged meth addicts trying to raise four children. The film is narrated by famed veteran actor Val Kilmer, a New Mexico resident.
"It's a human story and that's what appeals to people, whether they're in Montana or Los Angeles," Hunt said. "It was just interesting to see how engaging it was in all three locations because those are three extremely different dynamics," (To continue this article, click here.)
6 comments:
what an amazing, and really needed topic to
blog about, meth is such a devastating addiction for
so so many--and so good that your daughter has the
incredible strength to break free of it.
'Oh my god, get over yourselves. We're tired of your mantra.'
"Let me apologize for everytime I ever thought that about some other family's kid, because now, its my kid. Thanks for letting me make 'amends' here.
Josh, Albuquerque
Oh, sounds interesting.
Thanks for the link.
I sure don't like the Terry Wyoming thing....yuk
luv
I need to get a copy right......fast.
Yep, maybe it will spark some action in some people. I agree, shock effect helps in marketing. I want Suze to get the movie quick! Maybe it will be available at her other homesite one day. They took her name for their title sort of.
I wonder if one of the cable channels will buy it and show it....?
luv
......maybe that kind of language is going to grab the attention of those still suffering in methhell.
....is this the same guy who posted here at one time.....about his touring and documenting meth america?
I am looking forward to seeing the movie.
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