“Rock Bottom: Gay Men & Meth,” which premieres tonight, June 6, and tomorrow, June 7, features the research of New York University Applied Psychology Professor Perry Halkitis, who directs NYU’s Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS). “Rock Bottom follows the journeys of seven gay men struggling with meth addiction and recovery against a backdrop of an emerging second wave of HIV infection (65 min., Jay Corcoran, director/producer; Colin Weil, producer). The documentary is part of NewFest 2006: The 18th New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival.
- What: Premiere-“Rock Bottom: Gay & Meth”
- Who: Perry Halkitis, director, NYU’s Center for Health, Identity, Behavior & Prevention Studies (CHIBPS)
- When: Tues., June 6, 8:15 p.m.; Wed., June 7, 3:45 p.m.
- Where: AMC Loews 34th St. Theater (at 8th Ave.)
Reporters interested in attending this event or in speaking with Halkitis should contact James Devitt at (212) 998-6808 or james.devitt@nyu.edu.