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Called From Darkness

About This Collection

Called From Darkness is a six-part documentary series that explores the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery.  Finding community and recovering one’s own meaning and purpose is the means by which people step into the light.

The six films are Just Us, Homeboy Joy Ride, Journeys on the Red Road, Stand Down, Soul Sanctuary, and Welcome to the Recovery Cafe. 

There have been national screenings of these documentaries at conferences sponsored by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Faces and Voices of Recovery, NAADAC (National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors), AARP, as well as being used by various Tribal Nations, treatment centers, and colleges and universities.  

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions. 

In 2023 Paul was awarded the Michael Q. Ford Journalist of the Year Award from NAATP (National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. 

Curated by earthsayer

Soul Sanctuary trailer

Soul Sanctuary is the story of Beit T'Shuvah a Jewish faith-based long term addiction treatment center.  From the safety of this place residence find dignity, honor, and respect through t'shuvah a Jewish practice of accountability and right action.  Addiction is a mental, physical, and spiritual malady. This documentary is infused with joy and hope as it invites participants to realize that they could have a life without alcohol or drugs and that they would be ok without it.  Otherwise why would anyone want to be sober if life was going to be dreary.  This trailer features Harriet Rossetto, founder of this valuable and successful program.

 

This film is infused with joy as we watch people reconnect with their lives through therapy, spiritual counseling, dance, choir, and internships.

EarthSayer Harriet Rossetto

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