"Someday Melissa: the story of an eating disorder"

Some of you may have the read about this in the NY Times, or know psychotherapist Danna Markson from town.  

On Sunday March 20, the Montclair Art Museum is premiering of an emotional new documentary, "Someday Melissa: the story of an eating disorder, loss and hope".

On May 6, 2009, Judy Avrin's 19-year-old daughter, Melissa, lost her life to an eating disorder. It was a five-year battle that wreaked havoc on Melissa's self esteem, her academic success, her friendships and her family.

After Melissa's death, Judy showed her journal to psychotherapist and eating disorder specialist Danna Markson, LCSW. Melissa's poem, "Someday..." became the inspiration for the documentary, which Judy created along with producer Danna Markson and Director Jeffrey Cobelli. 

Having received international attention long before its completion, the one-hour film will be followed by a presentation at 3:30 p.m. on the making of the film by Avrin and Markson titled: "What We've Learned About Eating Disorders and the Power of Hope."

 

Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.
When: Sunday, March 20 from 2 pm - 5 pm.
Cost: Admission is free but registration is required. Register online here.