The Kid
“When you have nothing to lose, you have everything to fight for.”
Drama
Based on the real life story of Kevin Lewis, the film follows his childhood of abuse, his descent into a life of crime and the way he put his life together again afterwards.
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A brutally honest and unflinching look at a life consumed by addiction and abuse. It's a tough watch, but ultimately a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and recovery.
grittyheartbreakingintenserawsteadykitchen sink realismcharacter studyindie dramaaddictionabuseredemptiontrauma
alcoholabusive fatheralcoholismabuseabusive motherabused child
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