September 26, 2018
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Event Description

Andy Irons: Kissed By God is a film about bipolar disorder and opioid addiction as seen through the life of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons. Andy struggled with the same demons that millions of people worldwide battle with daily. He was an incredible presence on the world surfing stage. He was the pride of Hawaii and revered around the world as as the “People’s Champion.” However, many were unaware of his internal battles that led to his passing. As the opioid crisis rises to a national emergency in the United States, the untold story of Andy’s life serves to tear down the myths and stigma associated with these two ferocious diseases.