A few years ago, a New Orleans reporter named André Des Rochers took the unprecedented step of creating an entire website—the “Learning to Listen to Project”. This, to document his addiction, rebirth, and recovery. The Learning to Listen to Project is a new storytelling model: it provides hope for other addicts and tells people struggling with addiction that they’re not alone.
The website, updated every week, has already been lauded by New York Times columnist Charles Blow as one of the most important sites. And the Learning to Listen to Project has become a crucial resource for the thousands of people who have responded to his message. André Des Rochers, a former addict and recovery activist, is now meeting with agents in Hollywood, Boston.
In addition to New York City as he pursues opportunities with film and television producers. Headlines nationwide have begun to shine a light on this unique story. Yet while there has been an explosion of attention focused on his efforts, most people still do not know how this all started—or how they can learn from the experience. André Des Rochers is focused on its development and delivery.
This week The Learning to Listen to Project comes online with the first documentary film about André’s story and his path to recovery. He will be providing updates on the film from his website and present at the Film Independent Forum this weekend. André Des Rochers adds that the Learning to Listen to Project, which is the first of its kind, is a community-driven story of hope and recovery.
More than just offering encouragement to addicts or tips on navigating your recovery best, it provides hope for others and tells people struggling with addiction that they’re not alone. It’s a community of support where addicts can face their addiction head-on—and find help along the way. André Des Rochers finally adds that the Learning to Listen to Project also offers one of the most valuable resources available online: André’s conversations with family members, friends, acquaintances, and strangers throughout his recovery journey.