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Heroin’s Grip Film to Premiere in September
by James Sabato Heroin’s Grip, stories from the front lines of the opioid epidemic, will

premiere in Frederick, Maryland, on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Director
“A Husband’s Love” and Producer Conrad Weaver of Emmitsburg is working on finishing up the
documentary film, shot almost exclusively in Frederick County.
“Heroin’s Grip is the story about the heroin and opioid crisis in our local
community, which is representative of what’s happening around the country.
Dementia shows itself, With every waking moment, It’s a tragic story for many families and individuals in our county, but it’s also
against it we try to fend. I will sacrifice and defend. a story about hope. Recovery is possible! There is good coming out of this
Your memories start to fade, North, south, east, west, tragedy, and we want to recognize that in our film,” stated Weaver.
and then begin to blend. all the way to landsend. Production on Heroin’s Grip began in early 2017 and continued well into 2018,
My tears fall in silence, My love for you stays strong, with Weaver and his small crew capturing interviews and footage from a wide
variety of perspectives. The story includes interviews with active users and people
my heart I cannot mend. it will not break or bend. in recovery, as well as families who have lost their loved ones to addiction. Weaver
On helping you remember, No matter how long the road, has also interviewed members of the Frederick Sheriff’s department, Frederick City
all my time I will spend. I’ll care for you till the end. Police, treatment providers, as well as staff at Frederick Memorial Hospital and
I’ll always be here for you, Until in Jesus arms you rest, others who are on the front lines of the epidemic.
on that you can depend. that moment you’ll ascend. The Up & Out Foundation, a local non-profit with a mission to educate
For every step you take, To heaven you will go, the public about the disease of addiction, has partnered with Weaver in the
production, fundraising, and distribution plans for Heroin’s Grip film. Korey
a helping hand I will lend. seeing God, family, friends. Shorb, founder of the Up & Out Foundation said, “The Up & Out Foundation
Whatever they may be, So one day I can join you, has been determined and committed to making a difference in our community
to your needs I will attend. my sins I will amend. from the day I decided to start the foundation. I recently lost another friend
No matter what the cost, And on my nightly prayers, to suicide, which was a direct result from her struggling from addiction. I’m
your life I will extend. my love I will send. so sick of burying my friends. This is out of control. With this film, we are
hoping to raise awareness and give hope to those who are still struggling
with addiction and the ability to realize there is a way out.” In addition to
local screenings, Weaver and the Foundation plan on submitting the film to
Share Your Creative Side Send to: [email protected] a number of major film festivals, as well as providing it as an educational
resource to schools locally and around the country.
Heroin’s Grip will premiere at the JBK Theater at Frederick Community
Patriot’s Pen Contest College on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on
sale to the public at 8:00 a.m. on September 5, and will be available through
Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Auxiliary sponsors a contest titled “The Eventbright.com; links will be provided to Eventbright page on the website and
Patriot’s Pen,” which is open to students in grades six through eight. Students social media pages.
are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the theme: “Why I For more information about the film, visit HeroinsGrip.com or send
Honor the American Flag.” Monetary prizes are given to the winners on local, an e-mail to Conrad Weaver at [email protected]. You can also
state, and national levels. Judging is based on knowledge of theme, theme follow the progress of the film project on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
development, and clarity of ideas. HeroinsGrip/.
If interested, please contact Annette Wivell at 301-447-3475 for an entry Heroin’s Grip is sponsored by a number of Frederick County businesses
form. Entry deadline to VFW Post 6658 Emmitsburg is on October 31, 2018. and organizations, including Second Street and Hope Foundation, Stauffer
Funeral Homes, and others. For a complete list of sponsors, visit the website at

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by Francis Smith

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