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The Cleaner
I hope that this isn't a redundant post. Has anyone else seen the promos for "The Cleaner" starring Benjamin Bratt on A&E? It's suppose to premier tonight. I have my DVR set to record it. I looked it up on the internet and it looks very interesting. It is based upon a real man in California.
Here's a little blurb off the website:
"The Cleaner," inspired by the true story of a real-life "extreme interventionist," stars Benjamin Bratt as William "The Cleaner" Banks, who, after hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions after the birth of his daughter, strikes a tentative deal with God. Now along with his unconventional team, he helps people get away from their addictions by any means necessary.
Just thought I'd share for anyone who might have missed the previews but might want to catch it tonight.
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Here's a little blurb off the website:
"The Cleaner," inspired by the true story of a real-life "extreme interventionist," stars Benjamin Bratt as William "The Cleaner" Banks, who, after hitting rock-bottom from his own addictions after the birth of his daughter, strikes a tentative deal with God. Now along with his unconventional team, he helps people get away from their addictions by any means necessary.
Just thought I'd share for anyone who might have missed the previews but might want to catch it tonight.
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There will be a new season of saving grace starting soon I think. also a great show
Saving Grace is on Monday's on TNT and The Cleaner is on Tuesday's on A&E.
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Benjamin Bratt makes me swoon. I love Saving Grace....she's a mess but a very loveable character.
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You're funny! I like your quads. Nearly killed myself on one of those things a couple of years ago! We had a Honda 250 (mine) and a Honda 450 (my husband's). We sold them to put our RA son through treatment (but I'm glad we did because we both took some pretty bad spills!)
Sorry I went a bit off topic.........
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You're funny! I like your quads. Nearly killed myself on one of those things a couple of years ago! We had a Honda 250 (mine) and a Honda 450 (my husband's). We sold them to put our RA son through treatment (but I'm glad we did because we both took some pretty bad spills!)
Sorry I went a bit off topic.........
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Originally Posted by Kindeyes 
Benjamin Bratt makes me swoon. I love Saving Grace....she's a mess but a very loveable character.
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You're funny! I like your quads. Nearly killed myself on one of those things a couple of years ago! We had a Honda 250 (mine) and a Honda 450 (my husband's). We sold them to put our RA son through treatment (but I'm glad we did because we both took some pretty bad spills!)
Sorry I went a bit off topic.........
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You're funny! I like your quads. Nearly killed myself on one of those things a couple of years ago! We had a Honda 250 (mine) and a Honda 450 (my husband's). We sold them to put our RA son through treatment (but I'm glad we did because we both took some pretty bad spills!)
Sorry I went a bit off topic.........
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Originally Posted by Time2Surrender
Your husband rode a Honda 450? TRX? Thats what I ride!
Back to The Cleaner......I'm not sure what I expected. I'll catch another episode or so before I make up my mind. It was dark. My husband said he's going to be depressed for a week (he was just kidding......it was his way of expressing his opinion).
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I have to correct my first post, I meant to say Warren Boyd (The Real "The Cleaner") is an Executive Producer on the show. It is based on his life.
William Banks is drawn from Warren Boyd's real life.
Sorry about that, lol you know it was just a 'senior moment.' rofl.
In MHO the show WAS EXCELLENT. It's gonna be a hard to watch sometimes if they keep it at this level of intensity, but looks like they are doing one heck of a job of it.
Of course, it hit me down in that alkie/addict core of mine. There were some sections that just came up and took my breath away.
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William Banks is drawn from Warren Boyd's real life.
Sorry about that, lol you know it was just a 'senior moment.' rofl.
In MHO the show WAS EXCELLENT. It's gonna be a hard to watch sometimes if they keep it at this level of intensity, but looks like they are doing one heck of a job of it.
Of course, it hit me down in that alkie/addict core of mine. There were some sections that just came up and took my breath away.
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I found the premise of a kidnapping and "forced" placement in rehab to be contrary to what I understand as the way to do an intervention and how rehab needs to include the desire of the addict to begin recovery. Or did I misunderstand the premise of the show?
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I agree, Barbara...although I still loved the show....lol
You can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves. If those people weren't realizing that they have a problem, locking them away somewhere isn't going to help....plus it's illegal.
You can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves. If those people weren't realizing that they have a problem, locking them away somewhere isn't going to help....plus it's illegal.
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Yeah, Barbara, that's what I had trouble with, too. You see the meth addict lying in the hospital bed, and it makes you wonder how he'll react when he wakes up. Too cut and dried for me.
I did find the last scene touching, where his friend Mick died of an od.
I did find the last scene touching, where his friend Mick died of an od.
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The portrayal of an "extreme interventionist" is an interesting concept. Something akin to the intervention of people who are caught up in religious cults. The same process has been utilized--kidnapping and de-programming. On the show, the main character comments that they have a 75% relapse rate. Regular ol' treatment, agreed to by the A, also has a high incidence of relapse. Is there any right way? IMHO.....whatever works. It's an individual thing.
That's just my take on the program now that I've had a little time to cogitate.
That's just my take on the program now that I've had a little time to cogitate.
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