Sister Helen (2002)
ジャンル : ドキュメンタリー
上映時間 : 1時間 30分
演出 : Rebecca Cammisa, Rob Fruchtman
シノプシス
In this emotionally compelling documentary, Sister Helen opens a private home for recovering addicts and alcoholics in the South Bronx after the death of her husband and two sons. The film's fly-on-the-wall technique succeeds in capturing the day-to-day existence of Sister Helen and the various residents of the home.
ドラッグ中毒のマークと悪友たちは常にハイ状態か、あるいはドラッグを手に入れるため盗みに精を出しているというていたらく。ある日、マークはこのままではいけないと更生するためにロンドンに行き職に就く。ところが、彼らの仲間が会社に押し掛けたことが原因で、マークはクビになってしまう。
ジェームズ（ルーク・トレッダウェイ）はギターを手に、ストリートミュージシャンとして日銭を稼いでいた。ドラッグ更生プログラムの最中のある日、彼はヘロインを摂取して病院に搬送される。退院後、彼が更生担当者ヴァル（ジョアンヌ・フロガット）が用意してくれた部屋に入居すると、どこからか茶トラの猫（ボブ）が迷い込む。ジェームズは、猫の飼い主を捜そうとしたが、見付けることができなかった。
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In this emotionally compelling documentary, Sister Helen opens a private home for recovering addicts and alcoholics in the South Bronx after the death of her husband and two sons. The film's fly-on-the-wall technique succeeds in capturing the day-to-day existence of Sister Helen and the various residents of the home.
