Independent Film Premiere- Smile! Like You Mean It

You know we’re always looking for something new…. So when Drew Yepsen came to us and asked to premiere his documentary at Tavern we had to say yes!

Here is a snippet straight from Drew about what we can expect…. ““Smile! Like You Mean It.” is a short length experimental-documentary film that challenges the societal norm of over diagnosing, over prescribing and over dosing ADHD, Adderall and other intense level medications in pediatric patients. ADHD and Adderall in association with Pediatric patients is an epidemic that continues to be ignored, misunderstood and manipulated. The film is in no way trying to demean ADHD, it is a love story. People with severe ADHD can sometimes feel like they need to be fixed. Medicine is helpful and at times necessary yes, it is not an end all be all and they do not need to be fixed as people but rather understood. We will follow Oliver, an 9 year old boy who is on adult level doses of ADHD Medication. We are guided by Drew, who reflects on his youth being prescribed medical cocktails, addiction and recovery. Through these captured journeys and expert interviews with pediatric physicians, we will get to the bottom of why these pills and diagnosis are being pushed onto children all around the world at younger and younger ages. As well as how they affect individuals as adults.”

So gather in our patio, grab a cocktail, and enjoy 🎥 🍸

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