The We Can Be Heroes documentary, directed by the award-winning filmmaker Mike Ramsdell, follows the story of Detroit’s own Taylor “Machine Gun” Duerr, as he fights his way to a national boxing title inside the ring, while fighting the demons of his addiction and his battle with recovery outside of the ring.

As a man of great strength and grit, Taylor has a unique ability to articulate his journey of addiction and recovery, in a way that is not only relatable to others with similar lived experience, but also creates and/or deepens the empathy of viewers who do not have addiction. Ultimately, Taylor’s storytelling has the power to challenge one’s own understanding and beliefs about what addiction is – and what it is not.

Learn more about the event panelists at U-M Event webpage.

• Recovery-related art show featuring local artists
• Documentary film screening of 'We Can Be Heroes' Directed by Mike Ramsdell
• Panel discussion on addiction stigma moderated by the U-M Addiction Center

If the spirit moves you, donations will go to Families Against Narcotics Genesee County Chapter. Donations accepted at checkout. All donations received for this viewing will be turned over to FAN.