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

by PegNews wire

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

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