Kensington Heroin Documentary Screening And Discussion In Radnor

RADNOR, PA — A local documentary focusing on the heroin crisis in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is being screened with a discussion to follow in Radnor next week.

"Kensington in Crisis" will be shown at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Radnorshire Room of the Radnor Township Building.

Gladwyne's Jill Frechie won the Community Responder Award from the CAMMY Awards for producing the documentary.

Check out a description of "Kensington in Crisis" below:

The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Once upon a time, the nation's homeless and drug user was connected to poverty or 'poor character.' Today, all of society shares in its deadly path. Kensington, a Philadelphia neighborhood lingers in its wake. The police, city officials, and residents struggle to find answers among the perils of the epidemic. Philadelphia witnessed over 1,000 fatal overdoses in 2018. We currently have over 700 homeless living in the Kensington area. Recovery can take years, stigma can add shame and despair. Children living in the area are exposed to the reality of drug use daily. Our documentary hopes to shed light on the issues, problems and solutions in Kensington as all of America looks to our city to quickly find answers.

The event is free to attend, but the subject matter is graphic and attendees are recommended to be at least 18 years old.

The Radnor Township Building is located at 301 Iven Ave. in Radnor.