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TRANSFORM SCREEN TIME
INTO REHABILITATION TIME

Nation's #1 Cinematherapy Program for Correctional Behavioral Health

Award-winning curriculums that turn screening Hollywood movies about alcohol/substance misuse and/or mental health into dynamic, engaging, and highly-therapeutic discussions in facilitator or peer-led mutual support meetings.

TRUSTED BY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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SCIENTIFICALLY-VALIDATED & EVIDENCE-BASED

Modeled after the highly successful INSIDEOUT Program endorsed by the Federal Prison System and the U.S. Surgeon General.

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SAFE & SCALABLE

Movies are not triggering when properly facilitated and contextualized - they encourage emotional expression in a safe, highly-engaging repeatable format.

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PLUG-AND-PLAY
EASY INTEGRATION

A turnkey therapeutic platform that can be easily integrated into existing programming blocks without the need for extensive staffing.

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DYNAMIC PEER OR FACILITATOR-LED MEETINGS

Empowers peers to take active leadership roles.
Free training included. Certificates awarded for participation.

SIMPLE PREMISE, POWERFUL RESULTS

Use carefully curated Hollywood films about addiction, mental health, resilience and self-determination in facilitated group sessions to build emotional insight, strengthen self-regulation, change behavior, and reduce post-release recidivism. Dozens of carefully-curated movie exercises to choose from.

HOW IT WORKS

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HAND OUT A MOVIE MEETUPS WORKBOOK EXERCISE

  • A concise overview of the film’s characters, plot and key themes, and possible trigger events.

  • An explanation of why the movie is relevant to the topic of behavioral health.

  • Specific points or questions for the viewer to think about before and while watching.

THE SCREENING

  • Pause for Key Scenes: Allows viewers to process triggers and complex emotions in real-time with full facilitator and group support.

  • Replay Key Scenes: Helps reinforce critical messages or catch subtle details and dialogue that might have been overlooked.

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THE DISCUSSION

  • Powerful discussion questions to initiate dialogue.

  • These discussions build peer-based connection and accountability.

  • Encourage emotional expression in a safe, structured format.

  • Reduce isolation and improve interpersonal communication.

“This program is affirmative, accessible, entertaining and effective. It creates real engagement and meaningful self-reflection where it’s needed most.”

Dr.. Joe Gerstein Harvard Medical School Faculty Founder, SMART RECOVERY Creator, INSIDEOUT Program ​Endorsed by National Institute of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, SAMHSA, Federal Prison System, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, U.S. Surgeon General

Choose either the Correctional AUD/SUD Program or the

Mental Health, Resilience & Self-Determination Program

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Or bundle both Programs to use with your dual-diagnosis clients​

“Our population loves this meeting format and it’s really helping them grow together in powerful ways traditional approaches don’t always reach.”

Nichole Lowder, CPSS, ICPR, NCPSS Peer Support/MAT Supervisor Behavioral Health Services
South Carolina Department of Corrections

“Low-lift to implement. High engagement. Real conversation.”

James D. Luttrall, PhD-C, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC, HP IV Therapeutic Community Clinical Supervisor Clinical Services - Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
Colorado Department of Corrections

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Program Overview

 

Recovery Movie Meet-Ups (RMM) is a structured, evidence-informed recovery and mental-health support program that uses carefully selected films, trained facilitators, and guided discussion to help justice-involved individuals build emotional insight, recovery motivation, and social connection. RMM is a turnkey therapeutic platform designed specifically for recovery, rehabilitation, and behavioral health environments.

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Why This Program Works in a Correctional Setting

 

  • Curated film library focused on addiction, trauma, redemption, accountability, and growth

  • Movies are selected for therapeutic value, not shock or sensationalism or erotic content

  • Each screening is paired with structured discussion prompts and recovery themes

  • Facilitator training ensures consistency, safety, and clinical alignment

  • Fosters human connection in an environment that needs more of it

  • Builds peer-based connection and accountability

  • Encourages emotional expression in a safe, structured format

  • Reduces isolation and improves interpersonal communication

  • Facilitates healthy group interaction without clinical overload

 

Low Barrier, High Engagement

 

  • Works with low literacy populations

  • Not dependent on clinical intake or insurance billing

  • Easily integrated into existing programming blocks

  • No stigma attached like “therapy” or “treatment group”

  • High participation compared to lecture-based or worksheet-driven programs

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Films Are Not Triggering When Properly Facilitated — They Are Therapeutic

 

Films become therapeutic tools when:

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  • Introduced by trained facilitators

  • Framed with recovery-oriented discussion

  • Processed through guided reflection and peer dialogue

  • Followed by grounding and accountability exercises

 

Instead of triggering, films:

 

  • Create emotional access without forcing disclosure

  • Model behavior change through story and consequence

  • Activate empathy and self-reflection safely

  • Normalize struggle while highlighting recovery pathways

  • Allow participants to explore difficult topics indirectly, reducing defensiveness

  • Reinforcing what research already shows

 

Programs that use narrative, community and creativity inside prisons show measurable success:

 

Arts and rehabilitation programs consistently demonstrate:
 

  • Reduced disciplinary incidents

  • Improved emotional regulation

  • Increased cooperation with staff

  • Greater internal motivation for rehabilitation

 

Comparable programs (theater-based rehabilitation, peer-support recovery communities, SMART Recovery-style group models) have demonstrated:

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  • Lower recidivism rates

  • Increased post-release engagement in treatment

  • Better self-reported mental health outcomes

  • Improved communication skills and accountability

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Recovery Movie Meet-Ups applies the same principles through film:

 

  • Identity re-formation through story

  • Community through group engagement

  • Emotional literacy through reflection

  • Accountability through peer discussion


Benefits to the Facility

 

For Administration

Low-cost, high-impact program
Scalable and repeatable
Minimal staffing burden
Improves institutional climate
Enhances rehabilitation offerings for accreditation and reporting
for staff
Improved group behavior and participation
Lower resistance than traditional programming
Structured facilitation reduces conflict
Supports existing treatment initiatives


For Participants

Increased hope and self-worth
Reduced emotional detachment
Improved coping skills
Motivation toward sobriety and stability
Greater readiness for re-entry​

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What Recovery Movie Meet-Ups Provides

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✅ Movies carefully selected to aid recovery and rehabilitation

✅ Facilitator training and structure

✅ Discussion frameworks and materials

✅ Implementation support

✅ Adaptability for custody settings

✅ Non-clinical peer-support integration

✅ Trauma-informed approach


Recovery Movie Meet-Ups transforms screen time into rehabilitation time.

 

They replace passive entertainment with purpose-driven engagement — using story, structure, and shared reflection to build accountability and emotional growth inside correctional facilities.

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