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Join us for a powerful screening of “Inheritance”
Dive into the heart of America’s opioid epidemic with an exclusive screening of “Inheritance,” a compelling new documentary that traces the roots of addiction through the lens of one boy’s journey and his family’s struggle over four generations.
Filmed over 11 years, “Inheritance” takes us deep into the heart of Curtis, a bright and hopeful boy in rural Appalachia, surrounded by love and struggle while every adult in his family – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins – battles addiction.
Curtis’ America is an America where people and communities are struggling with an epidemic of substance use disorder, joblessness, and a deteriorating sense of belonging.
About the event
Join us after the screening as we engage in an insightful discussion with Matt Moyer, the director of “Inheritance,” and Curtis himself. Gain deeper perspectives on the topics discussed in the film and the personal experiences behind this impactful story.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. A reception will conclude the evening and provide an opportunity to continue the conversation with fellow attendees and the filmmakers. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and programming will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. The film’s runtime is 1hr 29min.
“Inheritance” is proudly brought to you by the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University, which is celebrating 25 years of improving the well-being of children and families through research, education, and engagement. Co-sponsored by the Duke Center for Documentary Studies.
Director’s bio
Matt Moyer is a photographer and filmmaker dedicated to telling stories that raise awareness and work to improve our world. Moyer covered 9/11 in NYC, the Iraq war for The New York Times, and has photographed multiple feature stories for National Geographic magazine.
As a National Geographic Explorer, Moyer has photographed the looming water crisis in Egypt. He has directed short documentaries that have been featured by a number of outlets including the National Geographic Society and PBS.
Moyer was named a Knight Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan in 2008 and also received a Knight Fellowship at Ohio University in 2012. He teaches regularly for National Geographic Photo Camps, an organization that teaches photography to underserved youth throughout the world. Moyer also sits on the Board of Advisor for The Siena School, a school for students with language-based learning differences, headquartered in Washington, DC.
Directions and parking
Click here for directions to the Rubenstein Arts Center (Ruby). Visitor parking is available along Campus Drive. There are two accessible parking spots located behind the Ruby.