About this Event
Welcome to a One night only Sneak Preview of THE ADDICTION OF HOPE, an intimate independent drama about reinvention, sisterhood, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we still might become. Join us at The Laemmle Town Center 5 Theatre on April 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) for an exclusive look at this thought provoking, multi-award winning film before its official release.
Starring Anne-Marie Johnson, Harley Jane Kozak, Clancy Brown, Alan Rosenberg, Shari Belafonte, Matthew Moy and Erika Alexander.
A brief Q&A with Anne-Marie Johnson, Alan Rosenberg and writer/director Martin Gottlieb will follow moderated by Emmy Award Winner Marg Helgenberger.
Critics say: "... a deep dive into resilience and reinvention", "... small film, BIG afterglow", "... a quietly dazzling two‑hander about kicking the habit of false hope and developing a taste for the real thing. Bring tissues, leave the cynicism at home, and maybe call your sibling on the way out."
SYNOPSIS: Joanne is an actress of a certain age, clinging to her past success. But as Hollywood grows quieter and the auditions stop coming, she’s forced to confront a question many women face: what happens when the world decides you’re no longer marketable?
When Joanne visits her ailing sister, Lynnie — whose own relationship with hope is shaped by illness and hard-earned clarity — the two women must navigate a complicated history and face truths neither of them has wanted to say out loud.
At its heart, The Addiction of Hope is about:
• Reinvention after 40
• Ageism in entertainment and the workplace
• Sisterhood and complicated family bonds
• Life after illness
• The courage to choose a new road
This film resonates deeply with:
Women 40+, actors and creatives, professionals navigating career shifts, siblings, and breast cancer survivors — and anyone standing at a crossroads wondering if it’s too late to change.
Mark your calendar and invite your friends. It's a film you'll talk about for days.
Learn more: https://www.theaddictionofhopefilm.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Laemmle Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 12.50 to USD 15.71
