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World Premiere at AFI FEST 2024 By Paul Salfen for AMFM Magazine There’s a moment in JUNKIE when Rocky Shay’s Stevie—freshly escaped from yet another rehab, barefoot, broke, and vibrating on meth—looks straight into the camera and grins like the world owes her a good time. It’s chaotic, it’s messy, it’s heartbreaking… and it’s one

Interview by Paul Salfen In the sun-baked expanse of Las Cruces, New Mexico, where white sands stretch like an otherworldly canvas and the weight of real-world struggles hangs heavy in the air, a small team of filmmakers gathered to create something extraordinary. It was here, amid national parks and late-night diners, that Oscar-nominated documentary director

Interview by Paul Salfen five-time World and International Boxing Champion MIA ST. JOHN, who along with her daughter Paris are advocating and fighting for those struggling with their mental health. Mia's new documentary about her life and mental health will be released later this year and is titled “THE KNOCKOUT.” . Mia St. John made

Interview by Paul Salfen Jess (Michelle Monaghan), a nurse and mother recently separated from her husband (Skeet Ulrich), moves her daughter Tyler (Skylar Morgan Jones) and young son Owen (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) back into her family farmhouse. Shortly after settling in, Owen’s dog escapes into the woods and returns days later, blood-soaked and rabid. When the

Interview by Paul Salfen U.S. Premiere, 93 min Director – Jason Neulander Writers – Jason Neulander & Caridad Svich Producers – Michelle Randolph Faires, Jennifer Kuczaj, Jason Neulander, Peter Simonite Cinematographer – Peter Simonite Editor – Mike Saenz Principal Cast Mary – April Matthis John – Robbie Tann Providence – O-Lan Jones Israfel – Scott