Summary: The 13th Step the film is a new explosive Documentary that shines the light on the dark underbelly of a huge Institution, better known as the most often referred to Alcoholic treatment self help groups in America, for the last 50 years- Alcoholics Anonymous. But what really goes on in those meetings? Why are all drug courts forcing Citizens to attend this anreligious type self help pods. Unregulated, and sometimes very unsafe, The 13th Step tells all by a member who left after trying to make it safe and hitting the wall of "we don't tell our members how to act " and "what's your part in it" . Monica Richardson was a member for 36 years. Her work with Make AA Safer workshops began to uncover more then she ever imagined. But raped, child molestations and murder made her convinced a film must be made and her work as an activist will stop court coercion and Professional extortion will be ended. The BHFF is at The Paley Center, located at 465 N Beverly Dr, BH, CA 90210. Arrive 30 minutes before. Screening time is at 6:30pm. 82 min running time. Buy tickets online at The Beverly Hills Film Festival site. http://beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com/gallery2015_sel_sort2.php?recordID=05-01
