Compelling and hopeful, this story revolves around secrets, friendship, and reconciliation.
A revealing letter on a friend’s Facebook page triggers a journey back in time for filmmaker Bill Watts. As his youth companions in London spiraled deeper into drug addiction, he lost contact with them. Now, over 30 years later, he seeks them out to uncover the true reasons behind their struggles with addiction. Dark secrets from the past surface, breaking the silence culture that had concealed them for so long.
The Dear John Letter participated as a work in progress at Tempo 2022.
After the screening March 7 and March 9, there will be a Q&A session.