Clean and Sober

Clean and Sober follows Daryl Poynter, a self-destructive real estate agent who checks into a drug rehabilitation program primarily to evade legal trouble and a personal crisis. Once inside, he is forced to confront the reality of his addiction through tough counseling and human connection. The film is a raw and honest portrayal of recovery, anchored by a revelatory dramatic performance from Michael Keaton.

• Michael Keaton was cast against type in a dramatic role.
• Morgan Freeman plays a tough but compassionate counselor.
• Keaton prepared by attending real Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
• The film was a box office disappointment but critically praised.
• Kathy Baker won a Saturn Award for her performance.

• You're only as sick as your secrets.
• I am not a drug addict. I just use drugs.
• The first step is admitting you have a problem.
• You didn't get here overnight, and you won't get out overnight.
• Sobriety is a journey, not a destination.