American Relapse

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American Relapse

Released Mar 29, 2019

1h 45m

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Filmmakers follow two recovering addicts for 72 hours as they try to help other users quit.

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Lacking in some respects but an eye-opener for those who've never dealt with this world, the doc is more involving thanks to its narrow scope, even if that tight focus leaves us with unanswered questions.

Mar 29, 2019

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

[A] gripping look at the thorny intersection of heroin addiction and its treatment in Delray Beach, Fla. ("Rehab Capital of America"), proves as revealing and involving as it does reflective and heartbreaking.

Mar 28, 2019

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Nick Schager

Variety

Captures the recurring nightmare of substance abuse, which makes enduring the unthinkable (homelessness, prostitution, crime, death) an inevitable facet of one's day-to-day.

Mar 28, 2019

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Wade Major

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

There are no happy endings here... It's horrifying.

Sep 24, 2019

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Illuminating, heartbreaking and alarming.

Rated: 8.5/10

Apr 11, 2019

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Pat McGee and Adam Linkehelt's tough but highly watchable documentary follows the story of two former addicts who are now trying to make a difference by helping others get off of drugs.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 4, 2019

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Brutally honest, and tragically beautiful ....Best Doc of 2019. Frankie and Allie are angels in a recovery world full of greed and exploitation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Amazing inside look at the opioid crisis and how it has been turned into a million dollar business for everyone in the rehab business. Allie and Frankie are raw and brutally honest which is so needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Thought this documentary was really well done. It's a harsh reality and not always easy to watch, but I think it raises awareness. I commend the cast and crew for doing what I think was a great job at educating and informing. Two thumbs up!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Tragic look at a area of society many are lucky to never be part of, the never ending cycle of â~treatment' and how patients are used for profit in a broken system.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Hard hitting and raw, and yet very stylish at the same time. Interesting and impactful, from beginning to end. Very well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

American relapse it's a must see movie! We all know there is a huge drug epidemic in all communities across America If you know someone who is dealing with addiction Then this is a must see movie. Or if you'd like a better understanding of what is going on in your community then you need to watch this because it's definitely an eye opener to the reality of what is going on around us. This is very well written and directed and the stars in this movie did a fantastic job as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Synopsis

Filmmakers follow two recovering addicts for 72 hours as they try to help other users quit.

Director: Pat McGee, Adam Linkenhelt
Producer: Devon Collins, Terry Hahin, Adam Linkenhelt
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Gravitas Ventures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 4, 2019
Runtime: 1h 45m

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