About the Film
From Director Chris Farina comes a documentary about a hero’s mission to transform the lives of men battling addiction – and the organization he founded to do so. A Bridge to Life is an exploration of resilience, community, giving back, and triumph over hardship, serving as a case study for a compassionate solution to our country’s addiction crisis.
Synopsis
A Bridge to Life is a moving portrait of an organization that for years has been working to change and save the lives of men dealing with life-threatening addiction issues. The men receive intensive job-training skills along with psychological and spiritual mentoring to give them a chance to return to society as successful community and family members. Interwoven throughout the film is the inspiring story of Pastor William Washington, the resilient founder and executive director of the Bridge Ministry, and his triumph over trauma, homelessness, and addiction.
A former homeless teenager on the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, dealing and using drugs, William Washington’s life took a positive turn when a compassionate judge provided him with an opportunity for rehabilitation instead of a long-term prison sentence. Motivated by this life-altering experience, he committed himself to aiding others on the same path. The Bridge Ministry emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a more compassionate alternative to incarceration in addressing our nation’s critical drug addiction crisis.
Directed and Produced by Chris Farina | Runtime: 98 minutes | Genre: Feature Documentary
About The Bridge Ministry
Founded in 1996 by William Washington, The Bridge Ministry emerged from his transformative journey during a long-term jail sentence. Overcoming addiction, he initiated community meetings within the jail and extended his home and support to troubled men and families in need. The organization has since provided a second chance for men committed to breaking free from life-controlling issues.
About Rosalia Films
Director Chris Farina’s films specialize in telling the stories of individuals whose profound contributions to their community have often gone unnoticed, expanding the audience’s notion of what it means to be human. His work is guided by the principle of respect for the individuals portrayed, allowing them to tell the stories of their lives and their community.