The premiere of “A Trilogy of Recovery” brought out stars and supporters to the Writers Guild Theater to view a trio of films: “Bed Ridden,” “Men in a Box,” and “Plan B,” three fine chronicles of the struggles and triumphs faced by recovering addicts. Jonathan Heap and Lowell Cauffiel of Primary Purpose Productions directed these smart, authentic films, while Rika and Tony Broccoli handled production duties as part of The Dana and Albert Broccoli Charitable Fund, the financial backers of “Men in a Box” and “Plan B.”
Jonathan Heap,Founder, Chairman of Primary Purpose Productions and Lowell Cauffiel, Founder, Executive Director of Primary Purpose Productions
Red-carpet arrivals included Skyler Stone (“Bed Ridden,” “Plan B,” as well as Fox’s “Raising Hope”), Tony Denison (“Major Crimes” on TNT), David Marciano (“Homeland” on Showtime), Madison Curtis (KarTV), Ralph Rieckermann (guitarist of The Scorpions), Eric West (“Gossip Girl” on the CW) and Owen Benjamin (“Sullivan & Son” on TBS). From the flash bulbs and photo lines, the celebs then made their way to the well-attended reception featuring delicious dishes by private chef Stacie Rauch of the Personal Palette.
Actor Tony Denison, Major Crimes
Just prior to showtime, the evening’s host Charlotte Ayanna (“Training Day”) set the scene for the films, which features such Hollywood go-to players as Alan Tudyk (“Suburgatory”), Joel David Moore (“Avatar”), Jessica Cauffiel (“Legally Blonde”), Garrett Morris (“2 Broke Girls”), Daston Kalili (“Bed Ridden,” “Men in a Box”), Kurtwood Smith (“That 70’s Show”), and John Michael Higgins (“Happily Divorced”).
Actor David Marciano, Homeland
In keeping with the films’ message of renewal, Primary Purpose Productions is a nonprofit based in Los Angeles with the goal of creating movies that will help people turn away and rebuild from drug and alcohol addiction, as well as other harmful habits, particularly in contrast to other Hollywood works that glamorize drug and chemical abuse. In addition to producing “A Trilogy of Recovery,” Primary Purpose Productions was profiled in The Hollywood Reporter: Click here to read story…
Actor Eric West, Gossip Girl, Smash
The films’ earnings will go to The Midnight Mission, dedicated to providing services to the homeless community, from offering 12-step recovery programs to counseling, education, training, and job placement to food, shelter, clothing, and medical care.
Mai Lee, Director of Public Affairs for The Midnight Mission
In addition to financing “A Trilogy of Recovery,” the Dana & Albert Broccoli Charitable Foundation offers support for the arts, children’s services, medicine, and higher education.
Private chef Stacie Rauch, of the Personal Palette, provided the cuisine.
The premiere event was produced by Nadine Jolson of Jolson Creative PR.
Photography by Kerstin Alm Photography.
