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Recovery Boys

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Four men try to reinvent their lives and mend their broken relationships after years of drug abuse.
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Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times Sheldon paints a stark picture of the harsh reality of recovery in her sensitive, and life-affirming documentary Jul 2, 2018 Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times The final outcome may be mixed, but viewers will concur with a sobbing Ryan that "helping people who everyone else in society looks down on - it's amazing." Rated: 5/5 Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Jeannette Catsoulis New York Times A moving yet cautionary tale and a painful reminder that recovery is a journey that never really ends. Jun 28, 2018 Full Review Brett McCracken The Gospel Coalition The film is beautifully made: moving without being manipulative, informative without being didactic, subtly observational in the manner of great documentary filmmaking. Aug 20, 2019 Full Review Brigid Presecky FF2 Media The heartbreaking documentary will resonate with the mass audience it deserves. Rated: 4.5/5 Aug 19, 2019 Full Review Kyle Kohner The Playlist Nonetheless, the humanitarian eye of Sheldon, alongside Jacob's Ladder, implores audiences to adopt a posture of compassion and understanding, because the struggle an addict faces is a deepening one. Rated: A- Oct 17, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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georgan g Addiction is a terrible thing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review thomas l A deeply affecting cautionary tale for all of us, about those who finally realize they gave into a monster and will have to live with it for the rest of their lives. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Accurate portrayal of addiction. Makes you root for these characters Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Extremely moving, delicately delivered, drawing you into the perspectives of the men's lives highly effectively . Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Seriously amazing. I wish everyone would take the time to watch and get a better understanding. It is beautiful, moving, captivating and educating all at the same time. I loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Heartwrenching documentary. I was rooting for each and every guy but through recovery i know not many stay on track. So proud of those that are still holding on to their sobriety. Ill never forget them. A must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Four men try to reinvent their lives and mend their broken relationships after years of drug abuse.
Director
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Producer
Kristi Jacobson, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Curren Sheldon
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2018
Runtime
1h 29m
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