Welcome to a One night only Sneak Preview of THE ADDICTION OF HOPE, an intimate independent drama about reinvention, sisterhood, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we still might become.

Come join us at The Tara Theatre on March 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM for an exclusive look at this thought provoking, multi-award winning film before its official release. Starring Anne-Marie Johnson, Harley Jane Kozak, Clancy Brown, Alan Rosenberg, Shari Belafonte and Erika Alexander.

A brief Q&A with star Anne-Marie Johnson and writer/director Martin Gottlieb will follow moderated by acclaimed actor/director and NAACP Image Award Winner Terri J. Vaughn.

Festival critics say: "... a deep dive into resilience and reinvention", "... small film, BIG afterglow", "... a quietly dazzling two‑hander about kicking the habit of false hope and developing a taste for the real thing. Bring tissues, leave the cynicism at home, and maybe call your sibling on the way out."

Joanne is an actress of a certain age, clinging to her past success. But as Hollywood grows quieter and the auditions stop coming, she’s forced to confront a question many women face: what happens when the world decides you’re no longer marketable?

When Joanne visits her ailing sister, Lynnie — whose own relationship with hope is shaped by illness and hard-earned clarity — the two women must navigate a complicated history and face truths neither of them has wanted to say out loud.

At its heart, The Addiction of Hope is about:

• Reinvention after 40
• Ageism in entertainment and the workplace
• Sisterhood and complicated family bonds
• Life after illness
• The courage to choose a new road

This film resonates deeply with:
Women 40+, actors and creatives, professionals navigating career shifts, siblings, and breast cancer survivors — and anyone standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to change.

Mark your calendar and invite your friends. It's a film you'll talk about for days.