Does any one know of any recovery movies?
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So I watched "Don't Get Outta the Boat."
It's set in an SLE with several men. Lots and lots of yelling, and f-bombs (practically every other word from every character). It was loud, angry and obnoxious. The end was okay though and showed why having a recovery program is so important.
I give it two stars (**). Men might give it three.
It's set in an SLE with several men. Lots and lots of yelling, and f-bombs (practically every other word from every character). It was loud, angry and obnoxious. The end was okay though and showed why having a recovery program is so important.
I give it two stars (**). Men might give it three.
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"Under the Volcano." Based on the novel. It's not about recovery, but it does carry a lot of good insights into alcoholism, and Albert Finney is jaw-droppingly magnificent in his role.
"21 Grams." One of my favorite movies of all time. There are three interwoven stories in the film, one is about a recovering alcoholic played by Benicio del Toro. Like "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Requiem for a Dream" it gets pretty disturbing at times.
"A Drunkard's Reformation." Might not be your cup of tea as it's a very, very old silent film by one of the great directors of all time, Griffith. I like it because the plot is incredibly simple and straightforward.
"Written on the Wind." Really good film by Douglas Sirk.
And there's also Looney Tune's tribute to 12 Step programs. Sylvester joins a support group called Birds Anonymous. It's available here but you have to sit through a Romanian commercial first: Trilulilu - Birds Anonymous . . . - Video Anima?ie
"21 Grams." One of my favorite movies of all time. There are three interwoven stories in the film, one is about a recovering alcoholic played by Benicio del Toro. Like "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Requiem for a Dream" it gets pretty disturbing at times.
"A Drunkard's Reformation." Might not be your cup of tea as it's a very, very old silent film by one of the great directors of all time, Griffith. I like it because the plot is incredibly simple and straightforward.
"Written on the Wind." Really good film by Douglas Sirk.
And there's also Looney Tune's tribute to 12 Step programs. Sylvester joins a support group called Birds Anonymous. It's available here but you have to sit through a Romanian commercial first: Trilulilu - Birds Anonymous . . . - Video Anima?ie
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Originally Posted by Isaiah 
And there's also Looney Tune's tribute to 12 Step programs. Sylvester joins a support group called Birds Anonymous. It's available here but you have to sit through a Romanian commercial first: Trilulilu - Birds Anonymous . . . - Video Anima?ie
Thank you so much!
p.s. There was no commercial for me.
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re recovery movies
I would say the best film I have seen about this was a small not very advertised movie about a man who came to saving faith in the process of his recovery.The title was "Against all Hope". It was the story of a man named Cecil Moe. It's not a gory or slick Hollywood production, and it's not some film that plays fast and lose. Just a simple story of a real man with a quiet, true message.
As for other recovery films, I suppose it depends on the kind of recovery.
Some films can be very healing but not, parse, have to do with alcohol at all.
The one I mentioned is though. Yes, the one with Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia is a good one.
Pay It Forward had some related themes.
If I can think of anymore will share them sometime.
But the Cecil Moe one was good.
As for other recovery films, I suppose it depends on the kind of recovery.
Some films can be very healing but not, parse, have to do with alcohol at all.
The one I mentioned is though. Yes, the one with Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia is a good one.
Pay It Forward had some related themes.
If I can think of anymore will share them sometime.
But the Cecil Moe one was good.
Last edited by sapphire0303; 01-06-2011 at 08:14 PM. Reason: typo :^)
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here are some details about the film
Against All Hope (1982) - IMDb
I found it to be a touching and genuinely lovely film..
the 'crazy credits' comment should be overlooked on that link
whoever said it clearly has no idea about the theme or the film..
Against All Hope (1982) - IMDb
I found it to be a touching and genuinely lovely film..
the 'crazy credits' comment should be overlooked on that link
whoever said it clearly has no idea about the theme or the film..
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Requiem for a Dream is very good. Also, An Unfinished Life is literally about the challenges of recovery, as opposed to being just a movie about people who use and their problems. I didn't find it cheesy, but it is a Jennifer Lopez movie.
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Acts of Worship. It is an indie film about a young woman addicted to crack and other drugs. It is very good. It is available on netflix to stream.
Also, one of the more horrifying depictions of the downward spiral of meth addiction- Most High, also on netflix to stream. Although being an alcoholic is no cake walk, it makes me very glad I never tried that drug.
Also, one of the more horrifying depictions of the downward spiral of meth addiction- Most High, also on netflix to stream. Although being an alcoholic is no cake walk, it makes me very glad I never tried that drug.
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a funny recovery film....28 days, staring Sandra Bullock.
It is not serious so dont expect it to be. But its quite amusing, and in the film there were some priceless moments that make you see the real problems she faces.
It is not serious so dont expect it to be. But its quite amusing, and in the film there were some priceless moments that make you see the real problems she faces.
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I Thought id add this here , its not a movie but a documentary about alcoholism in the UK but I found it very good.
YouTube - Rain In My Heart (1 of 10)
YouTube - Rain In My Heart (1 of 10)
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These movies I'm still waiting to see.
One is french an is called "Applause" or something with that word in it. NPR gave it great reviews.
The other is "The Bowery". also great reviews. Old movie brought back recently
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/24/134034...ns-To-Theaters
Just saw less than zero again and it blew me away!
One is french an is called "Applause" or something with that word in it. NPR gave it great reviews.
The other is "The Bowery". also great reviews. Old movie brought back recently
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/24/134034...ns-To-Theaters
Just saw less than zero again and it blew me away!
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Factory Girl - Sienna Miller plays Edie Sedgwick, adored muse to Andy Warhol. She fell down a slippery slope of speed, heroin, and booze. A privileged yet traumatic upbringing caused some damage and the 60s nyc scene pushed her over the edge. No happy ending here, but a great movie for sure!
(Just look past the fact that hayden christiansen is supposed to be bob dylan :P)
(Just look past the fact that hayden christiansen is supposed to be bob dylan :P)
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Originally Posted by SoNowWhat
Factory Girl - Sienna Miller plays Edie Sedgwick, adored muse to Andy Warhol. She fell down a slippery slope of speed, heroin, and booze. A privileged yet traumatic upbringing caused some damage and the 60s nyc scene pushed her over the edge. No happy ending here, but a great movie for sure!
(Just look past the fact that hayden christiansen is supposed to be bob dylan :P)
(Just look past the fact that hayden christiansen is supposed to be bob dylan :P)
Oh and 'country strong' is newer..was ok..it does really show how distanced our loved ones can become when they just can't take it anymore. The bird in the box really gets me..aww
Theres also 'Somewhere,' about a famous drunk actor..its interesting to me how many hollywoods actors are used as entertaining puppets no matter the cost to them personally...but i guess that really could be said about all sorts of people.
It's a movie by Sofia Coppola..if you're familiar with her style, the pictures tend to be understated and more about scenery than dialogue. So if you're into that, then go for it
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