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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

AFI Dallas film note: HAZE, a documentary about binge drinking on college campuses

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The Gordie Foundation is sponsoring a documentary film set to play at AFI Dallas (on March 27 at 4 p.m., and March 28 at 3:15 - both play dates at the Magnolia).

The film - called HAZE - offers an unflinching look at college binge drinking and hazing practices, including details surrounding the circumstances of the death of Gordie Bailey.

Robin Wright Penn

Robin Wright Penn

Dallas native Robin Wright Penn serves as honorary chairperson of the Gordie Foundation, and she plans to attend the Friday (March 27) screening.

Here's what AFI Dallas artistic director Michael Cain had do say about the event: “Substance abuse is a huge problem in our general society, but an especially growing problem amongst the youth of our country as well. We hope that the screening and publicity of The Gordie Foundation through the 2009 AFI Dallas International Film Festival will help bring more light to this alarming and deadly topic.”

Robin Wright Penn adds: “For some time I have followed the story of Gordie Bailey and the work of the Foundation Board and Gordie’s mother, Leslie Lanahan, to promote responsible drinking on campuses. The work they have done, and the work that I hope to do as a concerned parent, is extremely important in trying to save a valuable life. Over time, we will be successful in inspiring local and national leaders to find a way to solve these tragedies on campuses.”

source: Gordie Foundation, AFI Dallas

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jtmbls

jtmbls Anonymous

This is just one of the many films on our "to see" list. In fact, my head is about to explode trying to figure out how to get the most out of this festival for the money. The Star and Premiere passes are a little too steep for us this year, even though I do think it's hugely important to promote Dallas in the film industry.

Wondering if lounge passes are truly networking opportunities or mostly just loud-mouths and hookers...Or both...

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mcain Anonymous

Thank you for your comment. Many folks in the industry are purchasing the discounted pass and purchasing the Lounge Pass. It is mostly filmmakers and film lovers who are discussing the films of the day not to mention free beer, wine and vodka. There are also two lounges this year. One in Victory Park and one in NorthPark Center.

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Jason Rice

Jason Rice Verified

No specific mention of hookers, Tumbles, so do with that information as you will.

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John Meyer

John Meyer Staff

Man, am I embarrassed. Robin's correct nomenclature (as now corrected) is "Robin Wright Penn," not "Robin Penn Wright."

Sometimes I amaze myself. (And sometimes I don't.)

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jtmbls

jtmbls Anonymous

Don't worry John, Austin has that effect on people. It should clear up in a day or two.

That's ok Jason, he had me at "free vodka".

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Travis Bush

Travis Bush Verified

Ahahah!..the loungers are going to be concerned with binge drinking...

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Jason Rice

Jason Rice Verified

::That's ok Jason, he had me at "free vodka".

Ah, bull.... he had you at "eye contact"

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Scott Doyle

Scott Doyle Verified

Don't worry John, hot women have that effect on people.

Fixed.

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jtmbls

jtmbls Anonymous

Was that a Rose McGowan reference Doyle?

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Travis Bush

Travis Bush Verified

Maybe John's got hooch overload...

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Scott Doyle

Scott Doyle Verified

It was a "John must fancy the hot ladies" reference, and Rose clearly falls in said category, so sure.

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Travis Bush

Travis Bush Verified

Yes, which I would say that..

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John Meyer

John Meyer Staff

You all must be psychic. Wait'll you see my next SXSW post.

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Pavel Lishin

Pavel Lishin Verified

Binge drinking is a myth. I went to college, and I never drank a drop of binge, and none of my friends did, either.

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Travis Bush

Travis Bush Verified

Dam son! Yer gonna go from overload to overdose...

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Russ Vandeveerdonk

Russ Vandeveerdonk Verified

This movie DESERVES more publicity. Thanks PN and AFI for the heads-up.

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