Is the movie Four Good Days (2021) based on a true story?

Yes, Four Good Days (2021) is based on a true story. The film is based on the Washington Post article “How’s Amanda? A story of truth, lies and an American addiction” by Eli Saslow. The movie depicts the struggles of a mother and daughter as the daughter tries to overcome drug addiction.

What is the true story behind the movie Four Good Days (2021)?

Four Good Days is a drama film based on the real-life story of Amanda Wendler, a young woman who struggled with opioid addiction for over a decade. The film follows Amanda’s mother, Deb (played by Glenn Close), as she helps her daughter try to overcome addiction and stay sober for four days in order to receive a medication that will help her recover.

The film was inspired by a 2016 article in The Washington Post, titled “How’s Amanda?” written by Eli Saslow. In the article, Saslow chronicled the efforts of Deb Wendler to help her daughter Amanda, who had turned to heroin after being prescribed painkillers for a back injury. Over the course of ten years, Amanda had been in and out of rehab several times, with each attempt at sobriety thwarted by relapse. In the end, it was a four-day process during which Amanda was given an injection of the medication Vivitrol that finally helped her stay clean.

The film was directed by Rodrigo García and stars Mila Kunis as Amanda and Glenn Close as Deb. The movie premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was released in theaters in May 2021. Despite mixed reviews, the film has been praised for its honest depiction of addiction and the difficulties faced by families trying to support loved ones struggling with substance abuse.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie Four Good Days (2021)?

Yes, there is a book that inspired the movie Four Good Days (2021). The movie is based on a Washington Post article titled “How’s Amanda?” by Eli Saslow. Saslow later expanded the article into a book titled “Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland,” which chronicles the true story of a mother’s tireless efforts to save her daughter from addiction.

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