Wichita State University Screening of SOBER

Advanced Movie Screening of SOBER The Phoenix, Lead Wichita and Suspenders4Hope invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 28 at the Campus Activities Center Theater at Wichita State University, for an exclusive advanced screening of SOBER. The new, yet-to-be-released feature-length documentary follows Phoenix staff, volunteers, and members in Los Angeles who have risen from the ashes of addiction, proving that recovery is about far more than getting sober—it's about reclaiming joy, strength, purpose, and connection. At its core, the film tells the story of a movement born from the belief that when we lift others, we lift ourselves. In that spirit, we're honored to bring together not only Phoenix volunteers and supporters, but also leaders, advocates, and partners from across the recovery ecosystem. Because ending this epidemic will take all of us, working together. This is a sober event. Tickets are free. OCTOBER 28 EVENT PROGRAM 5:30 PM SOBER Reception with food and mocktails 6:30 PM Program Begins 7:45 PM Q&A Discussion 8:00 PM Event Ends EVENT LOCATION The event will take place at the Campus Activities Center Theater at Wichita State University located at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS. Street parking is available at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Parking Garage next to the Campus Activities Center Theater for $1.50 per hour. EVENT ATTIRE The event dress code is casual. ABOUT THE MOVIE This is an advanced screening of the new documentary SOBER, which follows a group of people who have risen from the ashes of addiction in Los Angeles, proving that recovery isn’t just about getting sober but also about reclaiming joy, strength, and community. The film explores the rise of The Phoenix, a nonprofit founded by Scott Strode, as it evolves from a single man's journey to sobriety through fitness and connection into a nationwide movement of over one million people united by the power of community in recovery. IMPACT CAMPAIGN America is hurting. The same forces that drive addiction—loneliness, trauma, and disconnection—are now fueling a broader mental-health crisis. One in three Americans struggle with mental health or substance use. Yet the system built to help them was never designed to reach this scale. The current behavioral health landscape is fragmented, expensive, and dependent on institutions that most people can't access. In its first year, The Phoenix served 17,000 people and achieved one of the lowest relapse rates in the country. Today, the movement reaches 17,000 new people every week—with more than a million people served to date. The Phoenix is now pursuing an ambitious goal to reach 10 million people by 2030, powered by our $150 million Together Transforms Tomorrow campaign. This film is a piece of the campaign designed to spark awareness, inspire change, and fuel the fundraising needed to bring that vision to life. The film is designed to help the Phoenix reach and serve more people by inspiring action, expanding community-led programs, and activating new leaders and supporters. Here are a few ways you can play an important role in helping The Phoenix movement grow:1) Become a volunteer with The Phoenix. 2) Activate your network. Know friends or a community who’d make great volunteer leaders? Share the film trailer and host a watch party so they can experience the magic of The Phoenix firsthand.3) Or share your idea of how you would like to be involved.Go to SoberFilm.com to get involved. ABOUT THE PHOENIX The Phoenix is a free sober active community that helps individuals find strength, connection, and hope in recovery through shared activities and human connection. Since its founding, The Phoenix has grown into a national movement and is now on the cusp of reaching 1 million members. ABOUT SUSPENDERS4HOPE Suspenders4Hope™ is a comprehensive, strategic approach to promoting mental wellness and preventing suicide, substance abuse, and sexual violence. At Suspenders4Hope™, we believe that hope, recovery, and resiliency are possible with the right support. Learn more here. ABOUT LEAD WICHITA Lead Wichita inspires and connects leaders across Wichita through programs, networks, and events that strengthen community and drive meaningful change. Learn more here.