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Called From Darkness

About This Collection

Called From Darkness is a six-part documentary series that explores the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery.  Finding community and recovering one’s own meaning and purpose is the means by which people step into the light.

The six films are Just Us, Homeboy Joy Ride, Journeys on the Red Road, Stand Down, Soul Sanctuary, and Welcome to the Recovery Cafe. 

There have been national screenings of these documentaries at conferences sponsored by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Faces and Voices of Recovery, NAADAC (National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors), AARP, as well as being used by various Tribal Nations, treatment centers, and colleges and universities.  

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions. 

In 2023 Paul was awarded the Michael Q. Ford Journalist of the Year Award from NAATP (National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. 

Curated by earthsayer

Homeboy Joy Ride by Paul Steinbroner (trailer)

Homeboy Joy Ride, produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto, is directed by Paul Steinbroner, an accomplished filmmaker with over thirty years experience specializing in topics related to addiction, neuropharmacology, and brain chemistry. This film is one of six segments of the documentary series Called from Darkness. 

Homeboy Joy Ride trailer (3:07)

Download a Brief Overview of the film for more detail.

To buy a DVD of Homeboy Joy Ride visit Homeboy Industries online store here.

EarthSayers Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.; David Okimoto; Paul Steinbroner

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