30 MEETINGS/30 DAYS | Omeleto
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- A woman goes to 30 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
30 MEETINGS/30 DAYS is used with permission from Duane Andersen. Learn more at / @duanemakesmovies .
Alicia is a struggling alcoholic trying to recover and get sober. She is also a mother trying to gain more time and eventually custody of her young child. The courts have ordered her to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and she begrudgingly commits to attending 30 meetings in 30 days.
But throughout the month-long run of meetings, Alicia embarks on an emotional rollercoaster -- one where she experiences both the optimism of getting better and the harsh reality that it might be a longer, more grueling process than she thought.
Directed and written by Duane Andersen, this powerful short drama is an incisive, compassionate look at the difficulties of getting and staying sober. Excellently written and shot with a naturalism that balances grit with grace, the narrative gains its cumulative power from the highs and lows over time, using cinema's elasticity with time to convey the journey of 30 days in a compressed format that moves briskly while still taking the time to immerse us fully in Alicia's emotions.
Sometimes tackling an expansive narrative scope in this way can sacrifice emotional richness or depth, but the film examines the difficulty of sustaining sobriety over time. Alicia's dilemma is that good intentions and choices can be easy for a day or two, or even three. But when it comes to a longer period and the natural ebbs and flows of emotion, virtuous choices can be harder to sustain.
Actor Emily Goss anchors the film with a richly realized performance, playing Alicia's ups and downs with immediacy and honesty. Whether she's in a raw, desolate place of shame or an upswing of optimism and connection, we see the difficulty of the recovery process. But above all, Alicia is a mother, and the performance keeps this primary drive alive and palpable, fueling viewers' investment in Alicia's journey and the character's desire to get and stay sober. But it isn't easy, and when Alicia almost inevitably slips up, we see just how perilous the process can be, and wonder how she will pick herself up again.
The gift of 30 MEETINGS/30 DAYS, however, is that it is honest and unvarnished about how difficult recovery is -- but also what a monumental accomplishment it is for someone to make a mistake, confront the welling of shame and self-hatred that often arises from that error in judgment and then keep moving forward. Alicia realizes that she is playing the long game when it comes staying sober -- but that it is truly day by day, meeting by meeting, that small wins build into quiet triumphs.
I went to 3 meetings. I was sober for 30 days. I relapsed after 30 days.
While watching this, I've decided to go back to a meeting and start again.
Way to go Sherri Lynn. Thanks for watching.
I’m here for you, Sherri Lynn. Just a day - that’s all you need. Then just a day again. You are in loving company and it will get better.
@@michaelfoxbrass Thank you for your support. Today is day 1 and reading this meant a lot to me.
I’m going to be praying for you Sherri. I relapsed probably about two hundred times over 25 years but I kept going back. I have 7 and a half years sober which is a miracle. I attempted suicide 6 times, was in psych wards countless times, was in jail numerous times but I never quit trying and it finally stuck. Never give up, no matter how many times you have to start over….you can do this!
Your stronger than you think, take it a day at a time, I know you got it. Today, tomorrow, then after that.
What a powerful message. I struggle daily too. I was at the grocery store today and looked at that beautiful blue bottle of Sterling. I did walk away this time. Almost seven months sober today
Good job, Pamela! Thanks for watching.
Proud of you Pamela. Sending lots of love.
Wonderful! 🤗
8 months now. I wonder who will keep the thread going?
Hello Pamela …we wish you are celebrating now your first year sober.
🙌
Keep us posted please.
I was a cigarette & heavy smoking weed addict for 38 yrs.., I am 5 yrs. & 3 months clean, freedom is sweet!
So happy for you. Day 1 for me today.
Well done how did you do it?
Great success, Laura.
Very well done and very accurate. It doesn't preach, doesn't lecture. It merely gives you a glimpse inside this woman's journey in getting sober and staying sober. And in attempting to stay sober, not every day is going to be puppy dogs and rainbows. It's tough. As it's said in this program and these meetings, you need to change your playgrounds, playmates and play things. These rooms are not just filled with skid row drunks. Amazing the number of wine-club moms, like Alicia, who end up in these rooms. Every alcoholic leads a different road to the same place, if they want to get sober and get better. It doesn't take the first time for everyone. People relapse, they go back out. Especially in those first 30 days. The important aspect is returning and trying it again. For some, it takes as many times as it takes. Though it may take a little while to realize, some see that their worst day sober is still better than their best day drunk. That going to meetings and making a conscious effort to stay sober is certainly better than the alternative. The alternative led them to these meetings, where their lives have been given a second chance. Some people have died before they were afforded that second chance. I hope this short gets a lot of views, and from people who really need to SEE it.
Thanks Rebel Duke. This is a great summary!
Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom.
I’m a quiet, alone drinker for the most part, and I’ll be going into medical detoxification in a couple of weeks because I can’t quit cold turkey on my own. I want to, but the withdrawals could be fatal to do so. I hate that alcohol holds me back, and I’m determined to fight it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Gives me a natural boost. 🙏🏻
@@HRMlife I'm glad that you will have some help on the first part of the journey, and I wish you courage and strength.
@@HRMlife Stay strong. Thanks so much for watching. No shame in wanting to take control of your life again.
I like the fact, the main character isn't someone with a super dark and tragic backstory. She just has a bunch of friends who drink excessively.
The film seems to be saying that anyone can fall into that trap.
I agree! However she lost custody or something so it does seem like it got bad.
@@rhirsch2014 That's life though. There are consequences.
@@The482075 Life is a super dark and tragic backstory. Losing your spouse and kids as well as your job is a tragic consequence.
@@sammywise2001 That's the thing isn't it. Here is a question.
Does an alcoholic choose alcohol? Or is the alcoholism an illness?
If someone is trying their hardest to not drink but ultimately gives into temptation, did they choose to drink?
@@The482075 That's the perennial question, isn't it? AA maintains that it's a disease. Some people are more prone to it than others. The choice, though, is always there. Always.
Well done. A very accurate film and highly emotional to watch. In 1980, at the age of 29 I was told by a psychiatrist it would be in my best interests to check out AA. That night I went to my first meeting. I never stopped. In a few weeks I will be 73 years old with 43 years of continuous sobriety. At times it has seemed incredibly difficult, It passes as long as you do not drink. The rewards are amazing. Do not give up hope. If you have a problem with alcohol you can change your life. If you are drinking, you never have to feel this bad again.
Thanks for watching! And congratulations on a life well lived.
You just gave me encouragement to go back to meetings again! ❤
Congratulations to you! 🎉
There is nothing like the fellowship you find at AA. The support, genuine friendship, and generosity is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. ❤
I'm in withdrawal now, the pacing, the crippling anxiety, running my hands continuously under water. Shaking, crying. Not craving but it could hit. I'm scared but desperate this is a great video.
This video was spot on!! Thank you!!! Thank you AA!! Coming up on 27 years in a couple of weeks!!
Thanks for watching!
I am a weed addict and have 74 hours clean after 30 years heavy use.
I remember these first days of getting sober. It's not easy, yet it is easy. Take it each day as they come. Remind yourself of what you are and how you got here. I never thought I could make it a year. That was 22 yrs ago. Always look forward, never back. That part is history now, nothing can change it. Good luck on the journey.
keep going man you got this, 74 hours is already so good now imagine 74 days !! 🥳
Be strong, feel weak, but never allow yourself to be dicouraged from the You that you ARE. Keeping you in my special and careful prayers. When it is hardest may you remember me. (3 years in to my recovery from weed.)
You have nothing to be ashamed of
One of the most addictive substances out there, despite what anyone says.
A brilliant short that really allows us into Alicia's rollercoaster first steps into her recovery. The lead actress was excellent in showing us the palette of Alicia's life and emotions. Powerful stuff.
I visited Bill W.'s grave (co-founder of AA). It's in Vermont. I was astounded to see AA coins from as far away as Australia left at the site. He changed the world by changing himself.
Didn’t know that, never been. Thanks for sharing, that’s amazing
This was good. Drunk right now. I'm an AA skeptic as well. I needed to see this. Thanks to the makers of this, very well done.
Thanks for watching.
One month…
One week …
One day…
Sometimes one hour at a time
I was sort of detached watching this, until the line about the cork "smells like mommy." That got me choked up!
Thanks for watching!
I recently started NA, been to 6 meetings in 8 days, it has changed my life. Best stories and support I've ever experienced.
Thanks for watching.
Great movie. Glad she showed back up. Im back too. 60 something days. Do the steps….
I have been sober for 28 years. 🎉
I really liked this short. I appreciated the woman's struggles, even though I, myself, didn't go through them. I just felt her so deeply! Wonderful work, all who were involved!
So raw, so real... thank you for posting this. It's beautifully important.
painfully difficult.
she's a good actress.❤
Alcoholics anonymous saved my life. Not everyday is perfect but continuing to attend these meetings even after all the years That I was finally able to acquire but at least I have a fighting chance today. I absolutely love my groups they are my second family. This program is truly divinely sent
Today after months of struggle with the obsession, i finally prayed the rosary, how sweet the light of grace tastes. I cant believe that I left this blessed lady in my wake last year.
"Without help, getting sober is too much for us, but there is One who has all Power, that One is God, may you find Him now" (Vitally important to understand why this is written in Big Book) 🙏
This was very well portrayed! Ppl who have never struggled with any kind of addiction can't really grasp how difficult and painful is to get out, especially if you have no family or friend support. The common advice 'so just stop it, don't do it' won't simply do the trick. Yes she got suck back in again, BUT she didn't give up and kept on trying, that's what counts...
Wow......that was deep. Although I've never suffered from alcohol addiction, I have an addictive personality. I have seen a couple of my friends literally lose their marriages, their kids, their careers over this, and I don't wish it upon anyone. I do continue to pray for them for I know they can do it! :) Great short.
This was painfully accurate
I’ve been sober for 16 years and I’m here to say AA is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know it doesn’t work for everyone but everyone that I’ve known who was open minded, sincerely wanted to change and worked at it had success.
Thanks for watching.
OMG this is so powerful had me close to tears in places. I am so glad that she went to day 31 as that is a step in the right direction. I have known a couple of alcohlics who have tried to and keep trying to stay sober.
Great film! I've got 5741 days that I absolutely couldn't have done without meetings. If you're here suffering an reading these comments get to a meeting! You'll be happy you did. The hardest part is taking that first step.
This was the best short I have seen! Amazing acting and so well done! Great job!💕
Very beautifully done. Powerful. No road to recovery is easy and this film is as honest as they come! Congratulations to the director, producer; everyone. Great acting! 👏 🎉😊
Thanks for watching!
Made me cry... and then smile.
more than once.
This hits so close to home. Maybe someday I will get there. Thank you for this.
Rooting for you!
Me too. I think I’m going to make the call.
@@Dwelleronthethreshold89 Yay!!!! Go for it brother! I am still trying but I know you can do it.
Let’s celebrate 🎊 together another day without alcohol…
We all can do it!
🤜🤛
Hard to watch, but a awfully accurate history of what an alcoholic goes threw to get clean and sober
That is a very accurate depiction of the first 30. Ups and downs galore. Very well done! Still can’t figure if that was a drunk dream at the end or if she did slip, either way nice job! 679 days sober, dreams, no slips. 😊
She slipped, but feel free to interpret it as you please. 🙂 Thanks for watching.
I'm going to try AA again. This video is so spot on. I really hurt my friends, mother and brother due to this horrible addiction. I relapsed hard but when I was in those rooms It kept me sober. Seeing people who quit for a long time amazes me.
EDIT: Just got back from my first meeting and people are so welcoming and kind. I saw some people who were there last time I was there. I want to do daily meetings. I'm a bit hesitant to get a sponsor I want to take this slower but I intend on working on this.
Thanks for watching. Keep on keeping on!!
Thank you for making this very real and beautiful film.
Thank you for watching!
It help us in all kind of levels
THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🦋.
Excellent. All the way round. Story, Emily Goss, Camera, Edit. All came together to tell a tale that needs to be told. Hope it finds its audience. Really well done. Kudos.
Very well done, emotional, painful and... hopeful.
This is the first film I've seen that actually gets the details of AA correctly. Down to the smaller details (they deviated somewhat from the preamble, but that's a minor point) such as: Saffron asking her to sponsor her. She declines due to the length of her sobriety. Which she should have. Unless the person being asked to sponsor has NOT been thru the 12 steps, they're not qualified to sponsor others. Hollywood movies consistently get things wrong about AA, meetings, the 12 Steps, sponsorship, and the importance of AA's literature. Consistently. Omeleto gets it right. Which doesn't surprise me in the least. These short films are HIGHLY addictive. Be forewarned.
Thanks for watching and the kind words.
This was really powerful, start to finish. Really like the layering of tracks. Someone really did their homework on this one, and wanted to get it right. I don't need to be told that those were real voices from real interviews, at least toward the end.
This was very relatable. To everyone involved, thank you. Currently, it helps a bit
Thanks for watching!
Solid piece, excellent job by Ms. Goss! Everyone else strong, too! Pointed without being preachy. Heartbreaking yet hopeful. Kudos!
My name is Michiel, I am 51 years old, and I have been sober all my life. During my life several times different people judged me for not drinking alcohol.
This is a great film! Good stuff!
Thanks for watching.
Once again Duane Anderson knocks it out of the park.
Powerful piece all the way around.
Would love a track of just all those voices in the background. Hearing all the little voices in the head with a soundtrack that sounded mostly like it was played on wine glasses and the comments.... Wow. Really captured some of those moments in the struggle with addiction.
Thanks Will!!
@@duanemakesmovies Welcome.
I look forward to the next. Though this one is particularly meaningful.
You really created something incredibly special all the way around. from story, casting casting choices, the voices track, all from actual testimonials, the crew you brought together to create this. Amazing
Im sober for 71 days now
Bravo! One day at a time.
My heart weeps for all those struggling & hurting
Sending so much LOVE,LIGHT ,PRAYERS to ALL those who need it anywhere
You are braver & more courageous than Any Warriors in the Greek Mythology And STRONGER than ANY SAMSON Slaying A Goliath day in ,day out
Salute to all you Demon Slayers
Baby steps....but keep going
God will hold your hand & walk you through this
Warm Hugs
Superb production. Heart breaking. In my long life I have been impacted by three alcoholics and they've not been beautiful like the lead actress though I know the reason behind the casting. Next production, Al Anon?
Excellent choice! These people really need to be heard too!
Why did this story make me tear up? Because I can relate. 2/27/2000. Life now has many obstacles but I know how to work through them instead of covering them up.
I used to drink eight days a week and got tired of always feeling like crap. I never went to meetings and just stopped drinking, that was 15 years ago. I wish I had the same willpower when it came to cigarettes. I stop for a while and then end up going back.
It's ok to need help with it.
@@n.davidblech7091 yes you’re entirely correct and I would never fault anyone for going to meetings or getting any other available help
I mean with the cigarettes. If that's what you'd like.
@@n.davidblech7091 I have gotten help from my doctor, I take chantix to stop and it works great. The problem is that it makes stopping so easy that I’ll go back to smoking knowing that I can easily stop again.
This has the advertisement for a casual wine you drink like lemonade. Alcoholism is so hard to get over. Thanks for the video.
Wow. This is a tough journey. I commend those that continue to try.
One day at a time! Trust the program! Follow the steps! Find a sponsor! - me telling my best friend… myself ❤
Amazingly portrayed. Well made film. Food for thought for anyone fighting addictions.
Thanks for watching.
125 days SOBER. WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO
Now I understand a little more my father's struggle. My parents never talked about this to me even though I'm 18, I know now that my father was an alcoholic. When I learnt that, some good memories that I had of him made me so uncomfortable because he was just drunk and I wasn't really safe.
Have an buddy who is a self-proclaimed alcoholic. In and out of rehab, so many family, job, life losses, but a great friend when sober. It's so strange the difference when he is drinking, there are just no limits to consumption, I just don't get it as a "normie" (his term).
I don't want to lose him, have already lost two friends to alcohol. One suicide, another just disappeared off the face of the earth, we haven't heard from him in years.
Other than just being there for him, what can we "normies" do?
edit: reminded me of Leo in the WW (S1E13) describing his alcoholism. "The problem is I don't want a drink, I want 10 drinks."
Thanks for watching. I think "just being there for him" is probably the best thing you actually can do. Having a solid support system is critical.
Bravo. One of the best shorts I’ve seen this year.
Thanks, Jonathan!
What a difficult disease to have! I was happy to see the main character’s moment by moment progress! I appreciated the quietness of the film! The atmosphere looked authentic!
It's NOT a disease, it's an addiction. I talked myself into buying a litre of Vodka this morning.
@@julieoluna8887 I wish that you are able to stop that addiction….what about the LAST bottle and the beginning of a better period of your life.
Best wishes
@@SuperintendentParklaneManor Grazie mille amore 😘 I always need a drink or two before I go outside even for a few minutes, otherwise I get so nervous that I can't breathe.
Prego 🤝
I understand you very well…
We developed dependency of alcohol or other substances whit out notice at the beginning….then we believe that it will be impossible function without…nevertheless we are powerful…let’s try to break little by little those paradigms.
One step at the time.
🦋
Life is a beautiful struggle and there's no way to avoid it.
My entire family of generations is riddled with alcoholics. Grandfather left his wife and 3 kids for alcohol. Ended up living in a cardboard box on Skid Row. When he got sober, he had to take his family to see the box he lived in. He drank so much that when he was older, if he moved the wrong way, he would break bones because the alcohol destroyed them. He was an incredibly smart man. My brother has been sober for like 4 years. My uncles both passed away a few months ago, within weeks of each other. Both raging alcoholics. One had Kidney failure, congestive heart failure, swollen legs, diabetes, etc. and still drank/smoked weed until he died in his mothers house. The other diabetes, narcissism, rage, etc. personally I hate alcohol and I hate seeing people drink excessively. I used to struggle with other things; not alcohol, thankfully. It's a killer and I sympathize with everyone that struggles with it because it never ends.
This actress needs to get more work. She is phenomenal.
Thank you so much for this. Please know we're all worth the miracle.
AA works, if you put the effort in. 14 and 3/4 years sober. Thanks AA.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you.
first month is a really tough to get through So many emotions. Relapse is part of the process
I m glad they showed her slip. It’s not always a part of the process but so often it is. Sometimes quickly sometimes slowly! ❤
Thanks for watching.
It feels difficult in the beginning but the life I have now is so worth it, I wouldn't change it for anything. ❤
Truly well made
I got to see this at the Cleveland International Film Festival and meet the actors and Duane Andersen, the director. Nice job!!
Thanks Murph!!!
Are they from Cleveland?
I was surprised and happy to see Mason Davis in this short, I love this actor😍❤
Mason is amazing. Thanks for watching.
Trying to fix ourselves . . . when we don't know . . . where all our pieces are . . .
Absolutely...be torn apart is not picnic....love and forgiveness absolute honesty helps , love gentle and sometimes strong, satisfaction with our life, positive feedback... without it it's constant struggle, and we're loosing ourselves without real connection to this reality
I am 11388 days sober and while this is not my story, it is a story that rings a lot of bells. Day 31 is the day.
Congrats!
Incredible. Just incredible.
Im way more alcoholic and wherever that will lead me ....eventually i ll find the way ....i lost everything on the road anyway
You haven't lost your life - that's what counts 🤗 please don't give up on yourself 🙏🍀🌹
🍀🙏💗🕊️ here's your sister, never give up
A very great and important film.
Real. ❤ Thank you.
Thanks for this!
I relapsed tonight. I'm gonna try again tomorrow.
No such thing as failure as long as you're trying.
I'm 48 days sober 😊
@@royharper2003I hope you become better
My first association after watching this short was a long, " Kramer Against Kramer", with Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. She left her husband and son, and go from New York to California, but, after several years, when she overcome her addiction, she return to New York and ask that their son live with her. They go to the law court, and she is being the winner of the process case, she wins, yes, at the end after a very hard fight, but, in the real "The End", she gives her loving son to his further... (And I because of her like such generosity many weep... of enjoyment and not of sorrow.)
Children are always the true victmins
This is incredible.
I'm Noah, I struggle with pornography and sexually acting out, I attend Celebrate Recovery, and I've been sober for...4 hours.
I will try to update this regularly.
Edit: 12 hours.
Edit: 4 days straight. This day is getting tough.
1 week.
After 8 days I relapsed, but I’m getting back up and trying again.
Keep it up! You can do it!
Thanks for watching, Noah. There no such thing as failure as long as you keep trying.
Hi Noah! How's it going? Just checking in. Stay strong.
Pretty accurate imo
She reminds me of me. I happy sober 26 days. Keep coming back
The first 30 days is "white knuckle" Hell!
Thanks for watching.
Beautifullywell done. Sad, disappointing - uplifting at the end.
Truth.
I’m still struggling with my alcoholism this video made me so sad and determined to stop drinking but it’s so freaking hard to stop 😪
One day at a time, Julio!
Rooting for you!
Don’t give up trying, it usually takes several tries to stop. You can do more than you think.
I’m so proud of you ❤
Julio ya ha alcanzado algo muy importante….reconocer que tenemos el problema ya es un gran paso.
Ánimo ….
Yo trataré también de abstenerme …intentémoslo una vez más.
🤝
The background music is made on wineglasses.... Extremely good background music. You hear the demons lurking around you.
The best thing is doing something else. I don't have time for my addiction. Too busy with positive things in church. And a good church family around me who surely won't tempt me or try to get me to fall back.
I am a pothead, alcoholic and CIG smoker, I want to quit so badly, think I might have heart disease
I hear you. I can stop anything but weed is so incredibly hard. There's a shop literally across the st from me. I'm trying CBD more than THC lately though
See your GP ASAP and get your blood work & BP checked. Best of luck 💛
Excellent!
I’m…..a foodaholic. Are there meetings for that ?
Yes, go to AA, you'll learn how to balance all thing's in your life.
Its rare for newcomers to share at alot at meetings. Alot of people in meetings will actually tell you to shut up if your new. AA has helped some but its not a end all and be all for me.
Bekka Prewitt ☺
I did 110 meetings in my first 90 days. Next month I hope to be 2.5 years sober. I did it by connecting to people, doing the 12 steps and helping the alcoholic who still suffers
Thanks for watching.
Perfection.
I watched this on day 35 of sobriety. With other AA literature. I didn’t have a sponsor. It made me feel deeply. But I still relapsed.
It’s like the joy she felt when she was her kids. We have the innate compulsion to celebrate. I have been drinking for a couple weeks now.
I’m going back to AA January 1st and have my sponsor already in place.
God bless you all.
Keep coming back. It works if you work it.
Keep on keepin' on, friend. One minute at a time. There's no failure it continuing to try.
@@duanemakesmovies I’m back. 6 days clean & 3 meetings!
Good work.