Requiem for a Dream
Published: 6 years ago
Description:
Shows the lives of four individuals over the period of one year as they continue in a downward spiral of drug abuse and addiction. Harry and Tyrone are two friends hooked on heavy drugs with plans to buy and sell, setting themselves up for a rich future. Harry’s girlfriend Marion has plans to open a clothing store but her addiction has caused her to sell or do anything for drugs. Harry’s mother Sara is trying to loose weight and soon becomes addicted to prescription drugs from her doctor, believing that she will be a future guest on a weight loss program. The shocking results of these four individuals shows the reality of what drugs will lead people to do and give up as well as the extreme physical and mental changes that will occur when used to the extreme.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Actors: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald, Mark Margolis
Year: 2000
Length: 101 Minutes
Classification: R18+ Drug use, Adult themes
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