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Flesh on Fire: Addicted to a Dream

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Actor Donnie Faught, aka River Faught, comes out of the backwoods of Arkansas and finds success in Los Angeles. Along this journey, passionate and volatile relationships are ignited, but some are agonizingly sacrificed, all for the ultimate dream of making it on the big screen. Faught's unwavering determination to succeed is a testament to a burning passion that refuses to be extinguished.
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Rebirth O Flesh on Fire: Addicted to a Dream is a powerful and deeply moving documentary that captures the raw and relentless pursuit of becoming an actor in Hollywood. At its heart is Actor Donnie Faught, also known as River Faught, who makes the extraordinary leap from a tiny town of just 365 people in rural Arkansas to the vast, unforgiving world of Los Angeles. His journey lays bare the emotional toll of audition after audition—the loneliness, financial struggle, and constant rejection that aspiring actors endure. Yet, through all the pain, the film celebrates the unshakable spirit of dreamers who refuse to give up. This isn’t just a film for actors—it resonates with anyone who has ever fought for what seemed like an impossible dream. It’s more than a story of struggle; it’s a story of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit’s ability to rise above adversity. Inspiring, authentic, and unforgettable. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Benjamin Ironside Koppin

Director

River Faught

Actor

Maxim Knight

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Alisha Seaton

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Michael Arturo

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Sabrina Guyll

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Synopsis Actor Donnie Faught, aka River Faught, comes out of the backwoods of Arkansas and finds success in Los Angeles. Along this journey, passionate and volatile relationships are ignited, but some are agonizingly sacrificed, all for the ultimate dream of making it on the big screen. Faught's unwavering determination to succeed is a testament to a burning passion that refuses to be extinguished.
Director
Benjamin Ironside Koppin
Producer
Benjamin Ironside Koppin, Kristin Koppin, Matthew John Koppin
Screenwriter
River Faught, Benjamin Ironside Koppin
Distributor
Indie Rights
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 1, 2012, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 39m
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