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Breathing Happy

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Recovering addict Dylan is ready to celebrate one year of sobriety on Christmas Day.
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Sharai Bohannon Dread Central Breathing Happy is the magical Christmas story about recovery and grief we didn’t know we needed. It’s a drama that’s a little too rock and roll not to fit under our huge genre umbrella. I, for one, am glad it’s here. Rated: 4/5 Nov 27, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Priscilla C WTF...had no idea what to expect, but i dug the journey...it's a "one-of-a-kind" WOW type film...recovering addicts would/should/could love it Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Brianna R I love this film! It has a plot that captivates the audience and adds creativity throughout. It pulled at my heartstrings and I was truly moved. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review brad p Breathing Happy is the magical Christmas story about recovery and grief we didn't know we needed. It's a drama that's a little too rock and roll not to fit under our huge genre umbrella. I, for one, am glad it's here. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Kevin L "Breathing Happy" was an interesting if repetitive movie dealing with the dynamics of drug addiction and how it affects and is effected by family and friends. It stars the movie's writer/director/editor Shane Brady, who does more than a sufficient job in bringing a fully dimensional character to life. Dylan is right there in the middle where so very many addicts (whatever form addiction might take; narcotics, another person as support, power, entertainment/tv/games, depression) are- he's not a complete bastard flake waste, but he's been that. Now he's trying hard to redeem his life. It certainly hits on the constant presence of addiction in the addict's mind; confusing, pressuring, manipulating, reminding. I felt it went on too much with this particular aspect. I was interested in some side characters, family and otherwise, and wanted to see more of them. They could've shown more of when/why the addiction started, shown more of what it had done to them, the family in general, and could've acted as more incentive for Dylan. But, the time they did spend with family was used to a good effect. The use of home videos is a strong source force for stirring the audience, I feel, when used by a skillful director and not pandering or going too melodramatic. It's cool Benson and Moorhead were voices for the Lotus and the Mystery Door. Love those guys. Liked June Carryl a lot as the mom. The supporting performances were solid. And gradnpa Dylan was Phil Esposito, Kerazy. 3 stars Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Emily Z A must watch. There are no words that describe how this film will make you feel, so just watch it and immerse yourself into this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/22 Full Review Shane B This movie was an absolute 10/10 incredible film. From the cinematography, to the score, to sound, to the INSANELY talented cast, this movie deserves to be on everyone's holiday rotation! MUST SEE!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Recovering addict Dylan is ready to celebrate one year of sobriety on Christmas Day.
Director
Shane Brady
Producer
David Lawson Jr.
Screenwriter
Shane Brady
Distributor
Fandor
Production Co
Rustic Films, Scatter Brothers Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2022
Runtime
1h 33m
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