An Interview with my Alcoholic Father | Junkin' - A Redemption Story

Wisconsin filmmaker Andy Heck turns the camera on his father Mike Heck after a lifelong battle with alcoholism, depression, and hoarding disorder. On a new path, Mike seeks redemption through art.

This alcoholism documentary explores issues around mental health, alcohol addiction, substance abuse, and hoarding disorder.

If you enjoyed this doc or found it valuable, please consider buying me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andyheck...

Filmed in East Troy and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Eau Claire International Film Festival - Best Film
The Art of Recovery Film Festival - Official Selection
Door County Short Film Festival - Best Film
Atlanta Docufest - Official Selection
Wisconsin Film Festival - Winner, Audience Choice
Green Bay International Film Festival - Winner, Audience Choice
Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival -Best Human Interest Film
Believe Psychology Film Festival - Best Personal Story
Oregon Documentary Film Festival - Best Film, Best Director Nominee
See it This Way - Official Selection
(In)Justice for All Film Festival International - Official Selection
DokOkc - Official Selection
Reel Recovery Film Festival - Official Selection
Urban Dreams Mental Health Film Festival - Official Selection
The REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium - Official Selection
Better World Film Festival - Sunshine Award
The Lake County Film Festival - Official Selection
Weyauwega International Film Festival - Official Selection
Frozen River Film Festival - Official Selection

Thank you to everyone who helped with the film!

Find Mike's artwork on Facebook - Reclaimed Art by Mike Heck:   / artbymikeheck  

More info: https://www.andyheckfilms.com/junkin