Presented in partnership with Pakistan Muslim Centre and Sheffield Inclusive Recovery Cities. This event is supported by Sheffield City Council and Likewise Sheffield.
In the short film created by Jit and local videographer Derek Roberts, Jit describes his own issues with addiction, the devastating impact that this life had on his family and friends and what he did to work through his addiction and turn his life around. Jit takes a step back to discuss how his drinking and drug addiction consumed him, how one drink was never enough and how his family went through sleepless nights – looking after him, worrying about him for years while he was drinking or didn’t come home at night.
The purpose of the film is to raise awareness of addiction in the South Asian Community, provide information for addicts to recover and for their families to get help and support so no other family goes through what Jit’s family were forced to live through. The film aims to break the taboo and stigma associated with drinking and drugs in the community by highlighting Jit’s story and the story of Aunee Bhogaita who have both recovered and are now living their lives to the fullest.
After the film we will host a Q+A with our esteemed panel Jit Chauhan (Film creator), Kim Kaur (SAFIR – South Asian Females in Recovery) and Sohan Sahota (Managing Director of BAC-IN). The discussion will be focused on tackling stigma and barriers to support within minoritised communities, particularly South Asian Communities. It is facilitated by Cllr Nighat Basharat, Irfan Khan (PMC) and Rifhat Aziz (Project 6)
Showroom Community: I am Jit and I’m an Alcoholic + Q&A | Showroom Cinema