Boston Screening of SOBER
Advanced Movie Screening of SOBER
You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, September 30 at the Museum of Fine Arts for the Boston screening of SOBER, in partnership with the Lynch Foundation. 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. A donation to The Phoenix nonprofit is encouraged and can be made here.
SEPTEMBER 30 EVENT PROGRAM
7:15 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Welcome Remarks + Movie
8:45 PM Q&A Discussion
9:00 PM Event Ends
EVENT LOCATION
The event will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts located at 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. Please enter via the Linde Family Wing, located on Museum Road.
There is free parking available at the theater. Self-parking will be provided in the Garage and Open Lots on Museum Road for $12.
EVENT ATTIRE
The event dress code is business 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 LYNCH FOUNDATION
The Lynch Foundation is driven by a deep belief in trust, integrity, empathy, and genuine respect for people to rise to their fullest potential. Our mission goes beyond funding — we strive to honestly know and understand the people and communities we serve, walking alongside them in their journey. By embracing the richness of diverse experiences and perspectives, we uncover more meaningful and lasting solutions to the challenges we face together. With unwavering commitment and compassion, we look toward a future where every person in Massachusetts has the chance to grow, thrive, and shine.
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.