Finding Normal (2007)
Lindstrom’s powerful documentary takes an unflinching look at the daunting difficulties in overcoming addictions and the dynamic within Portland’s Central City Concern’s recovery mentor program. With a 70% success rate, the program’s strength lies in its ability to promote a strong sense of community and connectedness with peers and mentors, all former addicts committed to helping others as they help themselves. “The film is raw and real, filled with undeniable moments of pain and elation and human personality. It’s impossible to imagine a more honest look at this all-too-common world.”—Shawn Levy, The Oregonian.
Director: Brian Lindstrom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
drug addiction, therapy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Finding Normal about?
- Lindstrom’s powerful documentary takes an unflinching look at the daunting difficulties in overcoming addictions and the dynamic within Portland’s Central City Concern’s recovery mentor program. With a 70% success rate, the program’s strength lies in its ability to promote a strong sense of community and connectedness with peers and mentors, all former addicts committed to helping others as they help themselves. “The film is raw and real, filled with undeniable moments of pain and elation and human personality. It’s impossible to imagine a more honest look at this all-too-common world.”—Shawn Levy, The Oregonian.
- Who directed Finding Normal?
- Finding Normal was directed by Brian Lindstrom.
- How long is Finding Normal?
- Finding Normal has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Finding Normal?
- Finding Normal is a Documentary film.
- Where was Finding Normal produced?
- Finding Normal was produced in United States of America.