Beautiful Boy
Many films deal with drug abuse. But few also address the direct effects on the addict's environment.
How can relatives deal with the despair and addictive behavior of their loved one without losing themselves in the process? What does it do to a family when someone does not shy away from lies and other breaches of trust in order to obtain their addictive substance? Based on true events, the film deals with a young man's addiction to the synthetic drug crystal meth. It cleverly combines the son's perspective with that of the father, who does everything he can to save his son.
If you would like to show the film in Edupool, you will also find working material at the bottom of the page. The movie can also be shown in the original English version with German subtitles. This version is also available in Edupool.
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At the age of 18, Nic Sheff's inner emptiness becomes increasingly overwhelming. The only way he could combat this and his fears was by taking drugs. His family and those around him can barely understand his addictive behavior and the reasons for it. He falls deeper and deeper into addiction, and relapses regularly follow therapy. His family is also in deep despair. But his father does not give up the fight for his son. Ten agonizing years follow.
Drama, literary adaptation, USA 2018, D: Felix van Groeningen, 116 min.
FSK: from 12 y., age recommendation: from 14 y.
Class recommendation: 9th-13th grade, ideal: 11th-13th grade
Awards (selection): FBW rating: especially valuable
Drugs. Addiction. Withdrawal. Family.