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Acts of Worship (2000)

Acts of Worship (2000)
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One woman's inability to conquer her appetite for drugs proves dangerous not only for herself but for those around her in this streetwise drama. Alix (Ana Reeder) is a woman living in New York who is fighting a losing battle with heroin and cocaine addiction. Her boyfriend Mark (Christopher Kadish) has grown tired of her dependence problems and forces her to move out of his apartment. With nowhere to go, Alix must fend for herself on the streets, and she supports her habit by stealing. Mark eventually takes pity on Alix and allows her to come back, but she soon overdoses on heroin, and a nervous Mark drags her comatose body out of his flat and into a nearby alley. Digna (Michael Hyatt), a photographer who has had her own problems with addiction, finds Alix and takes her in over the objections of her boyfriend, Anthony (Nestor Rodriguez). Digna tries to help Alix clean up, but Alix is unable to stay on the wagon, and when she falls back into the cycle of addiction, Digna soon follows her. Acts of Worship, the first feature from writer and director Rosemary Rodriguez, was screened at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Ana ReederMichael Hyatt, (more)
Director(s):
Rosemary Rodriguez
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Acts of Worship

One woman's inability to conquer her appetite for drugs proves dangerous not only for herself but for those around her in this streetwise drama. Alix (Ana Reeder) is a woman living in New York who is fighting a losing battle with heroin and cocaine addiction. Her boyfriend Mark (Christopher Kadish) has grown tired of her dependence problems and forces her to move out of his apartment. With nowhere to go, Alix must fend for herself on the streets, and she supports her habit by stealing. Mark eventually takes pity on Alix and allows her to come back, but she soon overdoses on heroin, and a nervous Mark drags her comatose body out of his flat and into a nearby alley. Digna (Michael Hyatt), a photographer who has had her own problems with addiction, finds Alix and takes her in over the objections of her boyfriend, Anthony (Nestor Rodriguez). Digna tries to help Alix clean up, but Alix is unable to stay on the wagon, and when she falls back into the cycle of addiction, Digna soon follows her. Acts of Worship, the first feature from writer and director Rosemary Rodriguez, was screened at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer(s):
Rosemary Rodriguez
Producer(s):
Nadia LeonelliFredrik Sundwall
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Substance Abuse)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Alex E.

It was very realistic. Highly recommend it!

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Joseph C.

Establishing the background and character developement in the first half of this film is tedious but essential. By the time the foundation is laid, you'll be caught up in a game of guessing "what happens next". Just when you think you've got it, here comes another twist. From then on the story moves along at a quick clip that delivers with appropriate irony. No oscar-winning performances here; it's a clever storyline that keeps this film together.

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Deborah N.

While I myself have never been an addict, I work in law enforcement and have seen the ravaging effects of drug addiction, and the almost impossible odds against the addict. I found that Ana Reeder and Michael Hyatt both gave extraordinary performances, contrary to what some of the other reviews stated. The script did not need "acting", it needed feeling, and both these actors gave a gritty realism to their roles. This movie isn't pretty, but neither is the reality of addiction. This is an important, well-made film that anyone, addict or not, should see.

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