Down to the Bone Movie Review 2004

Sad tale of everyday addiction, portraying the issue with a bleakness that allows for authenticity that few films accomplish. Irene (Farmiga), a mother of two saddled with financial difficulties, begins using cocaine to get through her days working as a cashier in a suburban mega-store. But as time passes, her dependence, lies, and the personal tolls all mount. Eventually she seeks help at a rehab center and meets a nurse, Bob (Dillon), who is also a recovering user. The two become friends as they try to support each other's recovery.

Distribution

Not Yet Released

Available on DVD
Running time 105 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Drug Abuse

Screenplay

Richard Lieske, Debra Granik

Cast

Vera Farmiga, Hugh Dillon, Clint Jordan, Caridad "La Bruja" De La Luz, Jasper Moon Daniels, Taylor Foxhall

Cinematography

Michael McDonough

Director

Debra Granik

Music

Jackie O Motherfucker

Other

James Demer, Linda Kennedy, Malcolm Jamieson, Nancy Brous, Mark White

Producer

Susan Leber, Anne Rosellini, Down to the Bone Production