The emotional new documentary, “Someday Melissa: the story of an eating disorder, loss and hope” will premiere at 2 p.m. today at the Montclair Art Museum.
The film, produced by Livingston psychotherapist Danna Markson, was inspired by the journals of Melissa Arvin, who was 19 when she died after a five-year battle with bulimia.
One of Melissa's entries that became paramount for this film was:
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Someday ...
I’ll eat breakfast.
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I’ll keep a job for more than 3 weeks.
I’ll have a boyfriend for more than 10 days.
I’ll love someone.
I’ll travel wherever I want.
I’ll make my family proud.
I’ll make a movie that changes lives.
In addition to the documentary, Judy Arvin established Someday Melissa, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting recognition and awareness of eating disorders, as well as the understanding of the importance of early treatment.
“And so for parents who have a child struggling with an eating disorder or just need an education about it, I hope Someday helps you recognize the warning signs and the dangers, and inspires you to action,” Avrin said.
The film will be followed by a presentation at 3:30 p.m. on the making of the film by Avrin and Markson titled: “What We’ve Learned About Eating Disorders and the Power of Hope.”
A Question & Answer session and a reception will follow at 4 p.m.
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The Montclair Art Museum is located at 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair.
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