Finding Normal (2007)

Lindstroms powerful documentary takes an unflinching look at the daunting difficulties in overcoming addictions and the dynamic within Portlands Central City Concerns recovery mentor program With a 70 success rate the programs strength lies in its ability to promote a strong sense of community and connectedness with peers and mentors all former addicts committed to helping others as they help themselves The film is raw and real filled with undeniable moments of pain and elation and human personality Its impossible to imagine a more honest look at this alltoocommon worldShawn Levy The Oregonian