Includes a conversation with directors Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Jacob LaMendola, and executive producer Jason Spingarn-Koff

Fresh from a world premiere engagement at the Telluride Film Festival, Heroin(e) and Long Shot, two compelling short documentaries on subjects of enormous social impact produced by streaming service Netflix. Set in the decaying town of Huntington, West Virginia, Heroin(e) examines the area’s ongoing battle with the opioid crisis. Among the combatants taking on drug addiction are three compassionate and resourceful women who refuse to surrender and, more importantly, are adamant about keeping the addicts they work with in recovery. This documentary on hope in the face of overwhelming odds is directed by Peabody Award-winner Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Hollow, Forager).

The topic of the oppressive weight of the criminal justice system on people of color is given an unusual—and uplifting—twist in the short doc Long Shot, when a young Latino is arrested and charged with murder. His indefatigable attorney is convinced of his client’s innocence and hits every possible path to find evidence to clear his client, a road that finally leads to Dodger Stadium and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Director Jacob LaMendola delivers a tense and entertaining true story that also focuses on the importance of not giving up. Both filmmakers will answer questions after their films screen.

2017, 78 minutes, color, DCP | Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon and Jacob LaMendola

Ticketing Information

Film Independent and LACMA Film Club Members can reserve tickets starting at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 21. | Free; limit two tickets per membership. | Proof of Member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period.

LACMA Member and general admission tickets can be reserved starting at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 28. | Free; limit two tickets.

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