Cut Poison Burn opened to a full house on the West Coast and an extremely engaged audience. A spirited Q&A afterwards with film subject Donna Navarro and writer/executive producer Lou Cimino raised the many emotional and political issues surrounding cancer treatment in the US.  Audience reaction was intense at times – some were moved to tears and gasps of shock during the movie. Many shared personal anecdotes, statements of support, and an eager interest in activism during the Q&A session.   Notable attendees included:  Dr. Soren Nielson, Cancer Smart; Robert Charles Hunter - Chairman of Exxcell Entertainment;  Shane Ellison – The People’s Chemist;  and Lorraine Rosenthal – Director of The Cancer Control Society;  which also benefited from the screening.

Following the rousing success of its NY film premier, Cut Poison Burn will be shown at a special So Cal screening event on Monday, Sept. 26th at 7:30pm. The event will include live Q & A with the filmmakers and Jim and Donna Navarro. Celebrity advocates and experts in the healthcare industry are also expected. The film is attracting international attention and increasing online discussion. Nehst’s town hall-style event screenings are a great place watch, learn, and communicate about the topic of integrative medicine, medical freedom and the need for change.

Cut Poison Burn is a feature length documentary. An indictment of the pharmaceutical-medical-government “axis” that incestuously profits from cancer, CPB stirs controversy, and whatever you think of it, raises critical questions. The heartbreaking story of the Navarros and their son Thomas, trying in vain to get the treatment they choose for their son is both touching and infuriating.

Buy tickets here. Cost is $20 and attendees get a free download of the film. A portion of the ticket sales from this screening goes to our charity partner: The Cancer Control Society.

If you can’t make the screening, download the movie here. Nehst’s Personal Value Pricing allows you to pay for the download based on what it’s worth to you and you get to contribute to several worthy organizations with every dollar.

Location:

Laemmle’s Monica 4-Plex
1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica CA 90401

The Ohio premiere of Running America arrived Thursday 10/28 as a celebration of many things…  A hometown screening for Ohio director Kevin Kerwin, producer Kate O’Neill, and many local crew members, and the launch of a great documentary. Running America lit up the screen with gorgeous cinematography showcasing the American landscape and people, framing a grueling race across the USA. Champion ultra marathoners Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich ran as we experienced a tumultuous period in the country’s history.

The premiere was a first for Nehst Studios’ Ohio-based productions through its new film studio based in Cleveland. Attendees had opportunity to support the film’s charity partner The United Way as well. Cleveland dignitaries, filmmakers and fans came out to support the film to share the excitement.  They welcomed the first of many Nehst productions as they looked forward to the development of the film industry in Ohio.

Running America will be presented to audiences everywhere through multiple retail and online outlets, and in select theaters across the country.  If there is a runner in your life, or if you just enjoy stories about overcoming odds and human challenges – you will love this movie.