My Friend the Addict (2005)

An authorial documentary about trying to save my best friend from her methamphetamine addiction. When things don’t go to plan I find others dealing with the fall out of addiction. Available at the NZ Film Archive.
Video Rating: 0 / 5

Paul Holmes to be roasted during methamphetamine. (P) fundraiser .. On Saturday broadcaster Paul Holmes is hosting a black-tie charity event to raise funds for the fight against methamphetamine. For Holmes, this is an issue that cuts close to the bone as his own daughter has had a high-profile struggle with methamphetamine. addiction. The charity event is a celebrity roasting in which Holmes is the target. It gives guests the chance to have a go at Holmes or “roast” him on whatever issues they choose. It has been years since Holmes has been roasted and he says, “I don’t particularly want to be roasted again because it’s quite a savage experience as a matter of fact and I’m not particularly good at replying but it’s all in a good cause and some of the great old speakers are appearing.”
Video Rating: 3 / 5