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Never Get Outta the Boat

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In a Los Angeles rehabilitation center, a diverse group of men attempt to battle drug and alcohol addictions, while exploring the personal issues that led them to substance abuse. Despite the efforts of counselors William (Thomas Jefferson Byrd) and Brandon (Harry J. Lennix), the residents are reluctant to form bonds with one another. A new resident, Angel (Emilio Rivera), brings change to the center, as the men struggle with the threat of relapses and unforeseen tragedies.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 01/31/2010
1/4
...a tedious and hopelessly irrelevant endeavor that overstays its welcome by at least a full hour. Go to Full Review Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com 05/28/2003
4.5/5
It's gritty, raw, emotional, engaging, and very effective. It's impossible to sit through this film and not be moved. A big WOW. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/14/2012 the raging reality people undertake trying to recoop from the tragedy of losing time and life to addiction is highly depicted in this realistically raw film. Filming was poor quality, but the great acting and story line made it a worthwhile watch! See more 07/19/2008 A gritty, raw, emotional, engaging, and very effective account of a circle of recovering drug addicts attempting -- and sometimes failing -- to stay sober at an all-male halfway house in L.A. See more 01/20/2008 Similar to watching the TV show "Intervention" See more 10/10/2007 i laughed, i cried, then i cried some more... See more 09/04/2007 a lovely movie ... independent artists if you can get hold of this I would highly recommend you to take time to watch it! See more 07/21/2007 i'am comin to you from life in the real! See more Read all reviews
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Paul Quinn

Director

Lombardo Boyar

Cesar

Darren E. Burrows

Franky

Thomas Jefferson Byrd

William Ellis

Nick Gillie

Joe

Devon Gummersall

Julian
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Synopsis In a Los Angeles rehabilitation center, a diverse group of men attempt to battle drug and alcohol addictions, while exploring the personal issues that led them to substance abuse. Despite the efforts of counselors William (Thomas Jefferson Byrd) and Brandon (Harry J. Lennix), the residents are reluctant to form bonds with one another. A new resident, Angel (Emilio Rivera), brings change to the center, as the men struggle with the threat of relapses and unforeseen tragedies.
Director
Paul Quinn
Producer
Joana Vicente, Jason Kliot, John Cusack
Screenwriter
Nick Gillie
Distributor
Lot 47 Films
Production Co
Blow Up Pictures, New Crime Productions
Rating
R (Violent Images|Language|Strong Sexual Content|Pervasive Drug Material)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 31, 2003, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 18, 2005
Runtime
1h 53m