Cinema Therapy meets Zach Braff - Addiction & Grief in A GOOD PERSON

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Go see Zach Braff’s new film A Good Person, now playing only in theaters. Get your tickets at www.agoodpersonmovie.com.
How do you cope with grief and guilt? Where do you turn when hardship feels insurmountable?
Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright are joined by an actual very professional filmmaker, Zach Braff! They’re reacting to his new film, A Good Person. Zach shares his desire to tell a story about grief, addiction, and everyday struggles as well as the power of humor and human connection. Jonathan explains why the characters’ journeys feel authentic to real recovery experiences, and Alan praises the stellar cinematography, the realistic writing, and the transcendent performances by Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. Two acting legends! They all share the power of human connection in their lives and how this film resonates with their experiences. It was an absolute joy to talk with Zach and dive deeper into his vision and storytelling. This episode is spoiler-free, so you’ll have to see the rest for yourself in theaters.
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@HonoredLionheart Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Alan casually putting out there that he's in recovery, I'm proud of you and I wish you all the strength and courage in your recovery. Much love

@birdiekay686 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I broke it: I was the 301st like, but I couldn't not like your comment!

@wordnado9788 Жыл бұрын

As someone in recovery I always feel broken and alone and it helps me to know other people are in recovery. Ty for pointing this out, I like Alan a lot and seeing this made me feel less alone

@rebeccabehrens4472 5 ай бұрын

@@wordnado9788you are not alone

@DanParker89 Жыл бұрын

I love the emphasis on the line, "The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety, it's connection." I'm an addictions counsellor (among other things) and I chose to be trained in this part of the field only after concluding that we were truly treating addiction through the lens of trauma where previous counselling saw addiction as a lack of willpower. Connection instead of isolation. It makes such a huge difference.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@MissGirl1450 Жыл бұрын

You're so right about treating the wrong thing. I watched a friend go through addiction and it definitely changed my perception. For a lot of people, the addiction isn't the problem; it's the person's way to self-medicate a problem. Without treatment of that underlying issue, they struggled to stay sober and even when they were sober, they weren't necessarily healthy. Once they started treating the problem, they healed so much more and the addiction lost its power. In my friend's case, it was trauma that caused the addiction.

@jenniferhiemstra5228 Жыл бұрын

SO MUCH THIS. There’s a long way to go before the whole profession treats addiction as a disease caused by trauma, rather than the overly simple “you chose to start, so you can chose to stop” Addiction is complicated, it’s messy. And it hurts not only the one who’s addicted, but everyone around them and they need so much more help than their relations can give them. They need professional help, and professional help that understands it’s a disease and trauma, not a lack of resilience. Humans can only take so much before we break.

@infiniteaaron Жыл бұрын

I am personally dealing with a few addictions that are making existence crazy (and tiresome sometimes). It's a beautiful thing that gaming addiction is finally being recognized as such and will hopefully be helped through this recognition (and other addictions). Personally, not as an excuse, I had a lot of trauma from the age of 3 or 4 up until about 9 years ago. Mental therapy is something we all should have access to, even the therapists themselves (especially since they have to deal with all of the unstable people of the world). Thank you for your service as an (addiction's counselor?).

@aletseaniram Жыл бұрын

I am not sure (forgive me if I'm not) but I believe the line "The opposite of addiction isn't sobriety, it's connection." is from Dr Gabor Maté, who speaks about addiction, illnesses, and mental health in this crazy modern society. Check out his books and videos. They're excellent.

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

I like that Zach Braff has launched himself as a director, and is delving into serious projects. It's wonderful that he's not being solely remembered for Scrubs or Garden State, and is branching out.

@ArmoryMedia Жыл бұрын

Even Scrubs had some deceptively deep moments. "Where do you think we are?"

@brotherblitzwing Жыл бұрын

@@ArmoryMedia Completely agree. I can't listen to How to Save a Life without thinking of scrubs or tearing up

@alorachan Жыл бұрын

I mean... he'll always be JD to me, because I just ADORE that series so much. But I still love his other work just as much and it's always great to see people branch out no matter what. =)

@devinodonnell Жыл бұрын

I agree, he's progressed pretty significantly as an actor and beyond since The Broken Hearts Club.

@daykibaran9668 Жыл бұрын

@@alorachan I feel the same

@TheTaiylorWallace Жыл бұрын

Alan is so star-struck it's adorable. I also appreciate Zach calling him a fellow filmmaker. It's a small thing but it's so respectful. I also like hearing these guys talk. They build well on each other.

@linda9581 Жыл бұрын

Jono and Alan during this whole episode are just the real life version of the meme "Are you in love? I'm in love. Are you in love? I'm in love too. I agree, I agree" and it's just so heartwarming to watch🥰

@laurenaspreyart Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean 😊 my dad often quotes this

@Dobby-qn6py Жыл бұрын

Zach Braff....i'm so glad to see him on Cinema Therapy. Re-watching Scrubs with Zach is kind of a therapy - always give me both laughter and tears

@JaRyCu Жыл бұрын

Scrubs is my favorite series of all-time, and there are still certain episodes that I can't even start without tearing up. I didn't even get into the show until it was winding down in it's last 1-2 years, but man oh man was it amazing.

@katevanator9650 Жыл бұрын

@@JaRyCu okt urozn. W🎉🎉🎉

@Arlz.H Жыл бұрын

Holy cow you guys got Zac Braff on the channel!! It’s truely amazing to see how much this channel has grow. You guys are very special channel with a very dedicated and talent team. Sending lots of love❤ thank you for your videos!! KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK ❤❤❤🤩🤩

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Will do. We hope to do lots of great things! Thanks for watching! 😊

@tanadarko6991 Жыл бұрын

Could he have been more humble and lovely a guest? I think not.

@TheCastIronChancellor Жыл бұрын

My husband's cousin was killed by a drunk driver. She had overcome heart issues and brain issues and had just gotten married. It took a lot of God moving hearts, but her mom eventually wrote a statement for the courts forgiving her and asking for a lighter sentence and getting her help rather than locking her up and throwing away the key.

@spazzyshortgirl23 Жыл бұрын

God bless her for having such forgiveness

@barbradawnbarrett Жыл бұрын

One example of sadness and laughter that happened to me: My brother's son was born brain dead due to complications. Our whole family rushed to the hospital to be together and meet him before he was taken off the machines keeping him alive. We all got to hug him and be together and cry. My father (a 6 foot 4 giant who looks like Tom Selleck) was crying more than anyone. After passing him yet another box of tissues, I said "Thank you for being strong for us." We all had a little laugh and the room seemed to lighten just a bit. It was a wonderful moment.

@Skooskah Жыл бұрын

Torn between not wanting the spoil the film for myself and being desperate to watch THE ACTUAL ZACH BRAFF be in a video Edit: Because Alan, Jonno, and Zach are so incredibly considerate, there are no spoilers 🥳

@Silverheart19 Жыл бұрын

Ikr?!

@gabichilders578 Жыл бұрын

Rightttt

@Vincent-2057 Жыл бұрын

Having not heard of the film at all I'm watching it and yeah, I'm looking forward too the film now. There isn't much spoiler in this video me thinks. Almost at the end

@harpeowl Жыл бұрын

I don't think there is that much of a spoilers except if you count curtain someone hugging with their eyes bringing world piece

@Sarbury12 Жыл бұрын

No spoilers here!

@naomibetancourt7644 Жыл бұрын

Why did Cinema Therapy not yet win an award for their hard work in their KZfaq videos?

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

You're too kind ☺️

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to see Florence back in another drama after the disappointing "Don't Worry Darling." She carried that movie, and fingers crossed that this project will actually make proper use of her tremendous talents.

@keileyk8507 Жыл бұрын

Genuinely asking: Why do you think Don't worry Darling was disappointing?

@gladitsnotme Жыл бұрын

ᴵ ˡᶦᵏᵉᵈ ᵗʰᵃᵗ ᵐᵒᵛᶦᵉ ᵃ ˡᵒᵗ

@trinaq Жыл бұрын

@@keileyk8507 Mainly because there was so much built up and suspense, yet everything seemed anticlimactic, and we didn't receive a proper payoff.

@keileyk8507 Жыл бұрын

@@trinaq Very interesting, thank you! I don't agree but I can see where you're coming from!

@elpendejo._.alienigena2395 Жыл бұрын

Wait wasn’t she also in Midsommar? I swear that movie was such a mindfuck

@visualsweets Жыл бұрын

Finally a film character that understands how difficult it was for me to seek therapeutic help for my childhood abuse. The first step was the hardest.

@GuineaPigEveryday Жыл бұрын

Problem is even when you do, the first step of seeking therapeutic help is barely even a step. Because to get anywhere in your life a thousand steps need to be achieved before you get anywhere, idk its daunting, and i dont think i’ve gotten anywhere with it. Random mention but there’s this episode from DS9 that I think has one of the best depictions of trauma. The best films show that you fall back a lot in the process of moving forward.

@FightingTorque411 Жыл бұрын

"Nì clachan beaga càrn mòr", a Gaelic phrase meaning "Little stones will make a large cairn". These steps are what make the journey, and I hope yours is still going well.

@ceciliacarlid6113 Жыл бұрын

Agreed ❤

@HappyNHolistic Жыл бұрын

I am always touched and inspired by Alan and Jono’s generous sharing from their hearts. We all get a little wiser with each episode. But more so, our hearts get a little more filled so we have more heart energy to share with others. That’s the impact of Cinema Therapy in under a half hour! ♥️

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

You're so kind! Thank you for watching! ❤️

@HappyNHolistic Жыл бұрын

@@CinemaTherapyShow kindness begets kindness. Thank you for showing up with all of your kindness. ♥️

@dss7876 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on having Zach Braff on the show dads!! I've heard a lot of positive feedback on this movie.💓

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

It's so good!

@dss7876 Жыл бұрын

@@CinemaTherapyShow yeah definitely watching it!

@Oxaca73 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video I texted one of my recovery friends and asked if she wanted to see this with me. I wish I'd brought a box of tissues with me because I sobbed through the whole movie. My friend said it was visceral. This is truly one of the better films I've ever seen. Thank you for turning me onto this.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

We're so glad you saw it together. You're very welcome!

@ddilly9825 Жыл бұрын

I went to the theatre last night after a fight with my husband, I needed to get out of the house, so I went to see this, and it helped me so much! I've been grieveing the loss of my sister, struggling with depression and going through some really hard things in my marriage and knew I needed something real, something where I could cry and still be inspired to keep dealing with life. This movie was all of that, and I left the theatre feeling that though times are dark right now, there is light. Thank you Zac Braff and everyone involved in this film. It's a masterpiece!

@Sarbury12 Жыл бұрын

How are you this morning?

@jayrey5390 Жыл бұрын

Stay strong, look after yourself and yes, indeed - there is always light!

@aliveasalways Жыл бұрын

OMG YOU GUYS MET ZACH BRAFF?!?!? THIS IS LITERALLY A DREAM COME TRUE!!! I'm so happy he gets to be here with you guys! I haven't watched the film myself, but now I'm definitely going to watch it!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

We're so happy too! Hope you enjoy the film!

@hufflepunkslitherclaw7436 Жыл бұрын

My mom just died. 2 weeks ago. And there is definitely a lot of relief in gallows humour. So you crack jokes that are dark and maybe not super appropriate, because it is so good to laugh. And you laugh and laugh and laugh so hard. You laugh as hard as you need to cry.

@missfjemy4206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful episode. I love your respectful attitude towards Zach. "Can we call you Zach?" I'm following you guys for a while now and I love how you grow. ❤️

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@JaggerG Жыл бұрын

@@CinemaTherapyShow Did you have to edit out other names, like Zatch, zaCARy, Z-meister, and Bill?

@undeadliz Жыл бұрын

When are we goiong to declare Zach Braff as a writer and director genius? he hasnt had a miss with his movies!

@elenac1100 Жыл бұрын

I am a trauma informed mental health counselor in training and let me just say that you guys have helped me so much in and outside of practice. I am also a huge movie buff so it's always a treat to see you two talk about the movies I'm so passionate about. I've introduced my professors to your videos and they are showing this episode in our next class as we are discussing addiction counseling!

@arsteel2388 Жыл бұрын

When I was 16 I was bicycling across the country, sleeping in a tent behind churches at night. When I was about a week and a half away from home, I walked into the church because there were cars outside, figuring I could ask if I could set up my tent. It turned out there weren't church staff present, and it was an AA meeting. A kind, single lady there offered to let me sleep on an air mattress in her living room. The other folks at the AA meeting told her she was crazy and to keep herself and her daughter safe. I didn't expect the kindness of a shower, a meal, and a roof to sleep under. It was a blessing. As far as why she wasn't concerned with me staying at her home when she was a single parent with a teenage daughter... well, the living room had all her plaques and trophies... from martial arts competitions. Yeah, I think she was pretty safe.

@officialJOY1229 Жыл бұрын

2.5 year’s clean and sober…Recovery can happen and thank GOD!!!!

@na0228 Жыл бұрын

The opposite of addiction is connection. That made me think of my mom. I lost my mom, and she was an addict. I was too young and didn't know how to help, but to this day, I regret I could've/ should've done something. She was hard to hear (not completely deaf), and that kept her away from the community, and I'm pretty sure that accelerated her addiction. If she had someone to talk to, someone to ask for help. My dad was too embarrassed that his wife was like that and just kept running to work. Idk if I wanna watch this movie in the theater, I will sob so bad and distract everyone 🥲

@selvianybo Жыл бұрын

I really hope movie theaters never go away because like Zach Braff said, it's really an experience where everyone is present and just enjoying the magical experience of watching a movie together.

@Queencrazy1997 Жыл бұрын

I can't handle theaters but I can't wait to see this at home... I lost my fiance suddenly a little over 6 years ago and while I'm doing better I'm still grieving and I don't think I'll ever truly stop

@joanfregapane8683 Жыл бұрын

Wishing you strength as you go through the grieving process.

@cotevallejos7230 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss, Sending you a huge virtual hug! 💙

@jayrey5390 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to say that you are right - the grief never really stops, we just learn to live with it, use it in our journey forward while keeping the good close, yet not ignoring the darkness and confronting that when needed. We will always grieve for our losses, but, in time (believe it or not) it can be a source of strength. This is your journey, it takes as long as it takes and there are very few rules and correct ways to go about grief and it will be personal to you - I actually had to move away from toxic family trying to get me to grieve 'properly', trying to impose their understanding of grief on me and my family - it is a personal journey, people will always be able to help, but it's your show. Love an internet stranger x

@waywardbard Жыл бұрын

10:13 when they edit Zach Braff into the middle chair is just chef's kiss.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Editing magic! ✨

@czarcoma Жыл бұрын

DA**n it! Morgan Freeman's first line "Alison, don't go!" and I'm already tearing up! What is wrong with me?!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Nothing is wrong with you... it's the power of Morgan Freeman!

@czarcoma Жыл бұрын

@@CinemaTherapyShow i guess... and maybe because I was already prepped by the theme of the movie, and "God's voice" just popped my emotional bubble and sent me over a cascade of empathy and sympathy... Imma definitely going to watch this movie with the family. Taking a year long break from epic sci-fi. I wish more than half of the movies accessible to me have these kinds of stories. Thanks for the review, guys! Always looking out for your next one!

@Firsona Жыл бұрын

The motions of grief are often halting and stiff. You forget how to move, forget how to act around other people, forget how you're supposed to live. Laughter can break that stoic stillness, remind you you are alive still, and it can be overcome. Maybe not today, or tomorrow. Maybe not for years. But it can be.

@DSQueenie Жыл бұрын

Well done to you guys and Braff’s distributor. This is a top tier collaboration.

@Pope_of_the_Church_of_Tea Жыл бұрын

It’s so cool seeing Zach Braff working on projects like this. Scrubs grew more and more cathartic over time after I started medical school, because it gives space and voice to the traumas of working in medicine. Being surrounded by so much death and pain leaves you fighting to retain your empathy, because disconnecting is the easiest way to cope. But patients - just like the characters in this movie - need compassion and hope. And having people there to sit with them and their stories is something everyone deserves. Movies like this help the communities around them to better understand that. ❤

@dfa3366 11 ай бұрын

It's movies like this that educate people about the dangers of prescription pain killers. Years ago I got a skull fracture along with a concussion and I refused those heavy type of pills and settled for ibuprofen until the pain was manageable. All it takes is an accident like this from the movie and people who are not addicts suddenly are given pain killers and become addicted to them.

@jaxsonfryar3795 Жыл бұрын

This channel has seriously been a godsend to me. I've been going to therapy for the past year now, and I always watch these videos after hard sessions or when I feel super down because it's the best picker upper and it helps me to contextualise what I feel. Much love from an aspiring filmmaker.

@dragonettiification 2 ай бұрын

I found myself on the brink of addiction trying to feel happiness. I was drinking every night and was on track to start drinking at work. I went to a meeting and sat and listened with shaky hands. I haven't said a word for 45 minutes when a 68 year old man said " It doesn't get easier ,you just get stronger."

@ashleehughes1194 Жыл бұрын

I might never have known about this movie until well after it was released to home viewing. I hope I get the chance to see it in theaters. Zach Braff's films and writing have a way of hitting me much harder than I ever expected them to, and that is the mark of great film writing in my opinion. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo guys, bravo.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

We hope you get to see it in theaters too!

@sarahkoren7294 Жыл бұрын

My younger brother died the end of October. He had been sober for several years. I live in a different country, far away from where he had lived. We spoke on video chat at least once a week up until 3 weeks before he died. He stopped answering my video calls and would send me jokes instead. My gut was screaming, and I kept writing to him, but I only got funny emojis or jokes back. Then came the call. He was found unconscious, and the paramedics weren't successful in saving him. The Postmortem came back cocaine and methamphetamine. I was a Critical Nurse Specialist for 43 years. I can only assume that he knew that he couldn't hide his slide back into addiction on videochat. I have been flipping back and forth between guilt and helplessness. My little brother must have been going through a major struggle but didn't let me know. I realize on one level that it was his choice, and apparently, he lost the battle and the war. However, it hurts so much. He was a sponsor for many years. So many people spoke at his funeral about how he had saved them. In the end, he couldn't save himself I will go to see this movie.

@Uncle_Smidge Жыл бұрын

I'm coming from a place of sibling addiction, too. ❤ Here's hoping we find some comfort.

@sarahkoren7294 Жыл бұрын

@Uncle Smidge I am praying for all of us, and those dealing with their addiction.

@milomazli Жыл бұрын

WOOOOOW!!! Just WOW!! You guys got the director here! OMG! You GOT THE DIRECTOR HERE!!! Woow!!!!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

That was our reaction too! 😂

@DisturbedFlyer7 Жыл бұрын

Zach Braff has a special spot in my heart. During a time of my life where I was going through some heavy grief, I binged Scrubs hardcore. The constant laughter of that show was exactly what I needed to survive that time of my life.

@lady2wheels270 Жыл бұрын

I think I've been watching you guys from afar since around February 2022... Hearing Alan say he's in recovery made me feel something I can't describe because I need to be; and I'm scared.

@jameshunter5500 Жыл бұрын

I took the advice to run out and watch the film in the cinema ASAP. I don't whether I should thank you or complain. I cried, SO MUCH, in the cinema, on my own. I have cPTSD, so it's pretty easy to get me crying with all the themes in the film. I loved it, it was beautiful, but it also just broke me today. For me the characters and stories that I could relate to created a bridge for me to find love and compassion for myself, which is something I really struggle with. For me that is a once in a decade phenomenon, the last film that helped me access my own grief and trauma and feel for myself was "Saving Mr. Banks". I don't know if you've thought of doing an episode on that too, I think it could be a great one too look at addiction trauma and loss in families from a child's perspective. Thank you guys so much for everything you do. I found your channel a couple of months before I finally came to recognize my own trauma and how it continues to impact me. Your work was a key element in finally being able to figure that out and to start getting the right help (particularly your episode on Mad Max and trauma, but also so many more). What you do is wonderful and really can be life changing and although I don't know you, I really do love you guys and your team for everything you've done for me (without you knowing me either!).

@markbrierley6367 Жыл бұрын

At the recommendation of this channel, I went and saw this movie. And early on I knew I was in for a rough time. A decade ago my twin was in recovery from alcoholism. He was only an addict for 10 years, but due to a quirk in our genetics that was enough damage to his body that he needed a transplant to live. He was a number of months sober before the doctors agreed to put him on the transplant list. In that time he had to check into long term hospital care. The doctors did what they could for him and he was matched to a donor. Two days before his surgery date medical complications took him from me. I cried a lot in the theater. This is an excellent movie, but it hurt to watch.

@stitchesandstaples Жыл бұрын

The “pin drop” comment makes me remember a time watching Inside Out when Riley tells her parents about how she is feeling and they hug and she lets out that sigh is when I experienced that pin drop moment.

@oksanagadzhiy6356 Жыл бұрын

I love Zach Braff so much! Garden State is maybe one of my favourite movies. And it was so cool that you asked him to be guest in your video. Thank all of you for this! And of course especially for the grief discussion, which is really important nowadays. Greetings from Ukraine 💛

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! :)

@jayrey5390 Жыл бұрын

Slava Ukraini, love from a 🏳️‍🌈 guy in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Glory to the heroes!

@mandipandi303 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could see this in theatres. It looks so good and exactly my kind of film. I'm going to see it as soon as I get my new wheelchair since my current one can't be fixed.

@carolewarner2097 Жыл бұрын

I walked out of the theater speechless. This movie was so good. And I loved how it was so simple. No over explaining or trying to hard. I am in awe. Thank you for covering this!

@alinarehman786 Жыл бұрын

Cinema Therapy will always have a special place in my heart! Thank you for always giving me comfort through laughter and sadness and moments to allow myself to be okay with my human side. You guys gave me the courage to try therapy!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! We're so happy for you.

@glackinator_0459 Жыл бұрын

The thing I loved most was how it ended. It didn’t give her the happy ending YET. It gave her the pieces to create her happy ending. But it’s up to the audience to speculate if she was able to get back with Nathan, if she was able to be responsible with Ryan, if she was able to move on, and if she was able to stay clean. While it definitely HINTED that she would do all of those things, it never explicitly confirmed it, which I think was awesome

@ANG33333 Жыл бұрын

Happy recovery is always possible. After nearly a decade as an IV heroin addict, I now have 6 years and 3 months clean 💚,

@wendyn9946 Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree that theaters offer a greater experience than at home. Watching "A Man Called Otto" recently gave some of those pin-drop silence moments. It's the sharing of experiences that connect us as humans.

@maryzinhaah Жыл бұрын

What I love about drama movies (which is my favorite genre, by the way) are, actually, several things: 1- being able to numb your own pain and empathize with someone else 2- it revolves around things (somewhat) connected to reality 3- allows you to look at things through another perspective 4- has the most beautiful photography 5- doesn't feel like a 6-movie saga condensed into a single movie Looking forward to watch this film❤

@cherrysweet247 Жыл бұрын

This video alone made me realize that I have to be more forgiving to myself and appreciate what I have accomplished. I can’t wait to see this movie!

@mrsmaggiekoch Жыл бұрын

We took my baby girl to see My Neighbor Totoro for the anniversary screening in theatres as her first movie going expirience. It's one of her favorites. And she was the ONLY kid in the theatre of completely silent adults. But I just loved hearing her say, "uh oh!" when the wind blew loud, and "go! go!" when they were helping trees grow tall, and do a little dance at the end credits song. Because they were geuine REACTIONS. It was precious.

@JVanProduction Жыл бұрын

I think it's pretty cool that they were able to get Zach Braff on their channel. I have been wanting to watch this movie. I feel that it is very true that we heal in community with each other. We don't heal alone but through our relationships outside of ourselves.

@shellyhill6804 Жыл бұрын

Great episode. Zach should hang out and watch movies with you often. You all have the same warm energy and enthusiasm. This SHOW is a warm hug.

@MrNewrad Жыл бұрын

I watched this film a few days ago (on Sky Cinema) and I loved it. This film has helped me with grief. My Auntie died a year ago and I haven't griefed until now, when I started crying during the film. This film has become one of my most favourite films ever now, thanks to Zach Braff, Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman and the rest. Thank you.

@rebeccabehrens4472 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for covering this and thank you so so so much to Zach Braff for making this movie. I have never felt so seen in a movie. My dad died in a car accident that I was in with him when I was twelve. I had ptsd and developed addictions to cope. When I got sober I met a woman in her 40s who had 20 years sober. When she was in her 20s she accidentally killed someone drinking and driving. I asked her to sponsor me because I thought if she could stay sober, not kill herself, and try to heal from that kind of trauma it gave me hope she could help me and that I could too. I also love the emphasis on how humor helps us survive unbearable and tragic situations, because that has always been my experience. I wish I could talk to Zach Braff and tell him how much I appreciate him telling this story. Thank you.

@wendychavez5348 Жыл бұрын

Some of my best friends are addicts, in varying stages of recovery from no desire to recover at all, to "I haven't used anything without a prescription for over 30 years and the next time I do will probably kill me." In an effort to understand myself better after my brain injury caused by a drunk driver, I dated a series of addicts, and fell in love with several of them. Why? Because they're just as human as you or me, dealing with their human issues in the best way they can, even ifit might not be a way that I would try or approve of. Regardless, addiction is part of what has made some people who they are. It's not always easy to accept or be at peace with. Thank you all for bringing this movie and analysis into my world!

@scot_more Жыл бұрын

You can really tell how much Zach put into it with the amount of passion and emotion he shows when talking about it.

@bellamaz1972 Жыл бұрын

He did another movie “Wish I Was Here”, emotionally complex and explores grief in a more nuanced way re family dynamics. Would love your commentary on that…

@kyndralandess5139 Жыл бұрын

Ik this is kinda different from what the movie touches on, but I have a past of SH and until John said "the opposite of addiction isn't sobriety, its connection"... I never realized I always SHed when I felt the least connected to the people around me, and it gives me a whole knew kind of gratitude towards my friend who was 110% there for me when my (now) ex best friend tried to just tear my life apart and gaslight me into thinking I everything I was doing was awful and made me a terrible person

@moviemelody2210 Жыл бұрын

Forgiving someone that is responsible for the death of loved one(s) is the hardest thing a person can do because it has to be unconditional (whether or not to person is remorseful), and I don’t know if I can ever do that. 1) I really love that you guys talked about Morgan Freeman’s character putting his point on the back burner. I don’t think a lot of people realize that many people are conditioned (whether by religion or some other external pressure) to forgive without acknowledging their own pain because they are shamed to think “oh if I don’t forgive I’m a bad person” which is BS. 2) Laughter is great when going through something like this because it breaks the crushing awkwardness and allows you to feel like you can talk to others that share your same grief/struggles Question for Alan (or any other screenwriter): why do the characters have to overcome their grief by the end of the movie? Grief is a life long process and I think it should be treated as such

@GeneOrichu Жыл бұрын

Zack will always be JD in my eyes and really happy his career as a director has come this far! I love how Alan is fangirling asking all the director questions 😂 ♥️

@georg194 Жыл бұрын

In Germany we have not yet being able to watch this movie, but we will, thank you. The scenes that are not schmaltzy might be, because of the lack of music. Music often tells you how to feel, but here, you have to feel for yourself

@meganhirschi6248 Жыл бұрын

What a great observation. I love how music works in film and this is something I will pay more attention to.

@georg194 Жыл бұрын

@@meganhirschi6248 I just noticed when the two towers scene with Frodo and Sam was referenced and "the shire theme" kicked in. The scenes from Zacks film had nothing alike, or I did not notice and they were hidden well

@tdp627 Жыл бұрын

It was great seeing you both getting to connect with Zach Braff about this movie! Just seeing him talk about the concept art he had made and then getting to see the actual scene play out was a treat!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

It was a treat for us too! 😊

@tylaquiljones 10 ай бұрын

Shout out to Alan for being so open and putting in work ❤ Ive been clean a little over a year and it's not easy. I feel like I need to see this movie because grief is also in my life.

@CinemaTherapyShow 10 ай бұрын

You’re doing great, keep it up. ❤️

@Matthew80631 Жыл бұрын

If you guys love Zach Braff I recommend one his early movies that he acted in with John Mahoney, Timothy Oliphant, Dean Cane, Justin Theroux, Mary McCormack and Andrew Keegan called Broken Hearts Club it also explains a lot about the various types of friends and relationships in the LGBTQ community.

@porterwatts5499 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see an episode talking about Death of a Salesmen!

@littlered5035 Жыл бұрын

Watching Zach on scrubs to this, it’s is incredible, he’s such a good actor and now that his a director this is just amazing

@sarasweet3578 Жыл бұрын

I’m worried about seeing this in theatres cause I was crying within 3 seconds of the clip!!!! 😅😅 I love Florence so much so I might just have to get over it lol

@theemmjay5130 10 ай бұрын

I haven't seen a movie in the theater since my stroke in late September 2019 (I'm in a wheelchair and so need help getting out and about), and this honestly isn't the kind of movie I'd normally care about, but you guys make a powerful argument. If I were still able-bodied, I'd definitely consider going. I want to be hugged by Morgan Freeman's eyes too.

@RicoScheer Жыл бұрын

Please take a look of Life is Strange 2. It's a video game, but the narrative story of two brothers that this game tells is really an emotional roller coaster ride and I've rarely experienced this even in films.

@sydney2299 Жыл бұрын

i feel like this episode doesn't have as many views as it deserves because it's such a new movie no one has heard of. But this video was AMAZING!! Such great conversations, I absolutely will go see this movie now!

@PseudoH Жыл бұрын

I need to see this movie… I lost my girlfriend last year in a car wreck, I feel like I’d relate to this movie very deeply

@oliviaoblivion1472 Жыл бұрын

this video made me buy a ticket for tomorrow, seeing the 3 of them talk about the emotional impact and nuance of film is beautiful.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope you enjoy it!

@misskellyann1013 6 ай бұрын

What I wouldn't give to just hug this man....and Alan

@Jannie.JanJan Жыл бұрын

A conversation between three intelligent and insightful people - it was beautiful to watch. Thank you Cinema Therapy!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Oxaca73 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see a positive review of this movie. I've read a lot of negative reviews on this one but I think sometimes the people that write those don't understand what addiction and recovery look like.

@santos8468 Жыл бұрын

Plus, critics like to bash Zach Braff.

@devanvancise6722 Жыл бұрын

I miss Zach Braff making films. I loved this episode. 😍

@plantyfan Жыл бұрын

Seriously, everyone go see this movie -- so much beauty in this movie and the messy, traumatic, honest, and hopeful realness of life. This is 1000% my jam and I absolutely loved it. And Zach Braff -- so humble, energetic, and grateful. My gosh this is so real without having all the sharp edges that come from living without hope. In the darkness, there's a glimmer of light, and levity.

@stellashepherd3229 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see it. I’m not a fan of big blockbuster movies, I love small beautiful human stories and it’s been so long since I’ve seen one.

@grantgilbert2822 Жыл бұрын

When I saw this movie, after hearing Jon and Alan praise it, I cried happy and sad tears, sometimes in the same scene. Zach Braff, you have truly made a film that connects with people. I and undoubtedly others are the proof.

@terryjohnson8974 Жыл бұрын

I won't lie I wasn't aware of this movie but I'll have to check it out. So many films and shows glorify addiction or act like it's just one moment or one choice or one tiny thing that makes u an addict or makes u want to quit but here we have a genuine example of the journey to sobriety. So many people act like once I've got sobre it's easy but no it's not hard to get sobre. It's the staying that is difficult

@angiecas8180 Жыл бұрын

My Brother has been sober for 12 years. He still gets the urge especially after dealing with his soon to be ex-wife. My grandfather OD after 60 years of sobriety. My great-grandfather was an alcoholic but it was so normalized back then he didn’t see it as a problem. it effected his kids so dramatically. It was likely that his mother was an alcoholic as well. When you challenge your addiction you challenge your linage as well. It is so hard!

@terryjohnson8974 Жыл бұрын

@@angiecas8180 I'm about 2 years clean before that I was clean for four years I understand and I admire ur brothers strength

@KierstenMB Жыл бұрын

Alan I got really tearful when you shared you were in recovery. I've been in recovery for 14 years and these days people would never guess that I'd once struggled with addiction. So, it can be tricky finding ways to bring it up with new people without it being forced. Movies are the way I bring new friends into conversations about my past. So, I love that during the discussion of this film you brought us into awareness of that aspect of your life. Movies are a gateway to connection! I love that movies like this get made. I love that you make movies. And I love that you and Jono make this channel. Putting down the drink was just the beginning of the work. There were a lot of things I needed to unpack once I got sober. So, therapy rules! Respect what you're doing so much. This channel has been such a gift during the pandemic. A couple of my friends have started going to therapy for the first time and I know these videos made the process seem more accessible. So, thanks for all the awesomeness xxxx

@misterbennnn Жыл бұрын

As a parent with two small children...... we need to find a babysitter. Going to The Movies is my absolute favorite activity. I'm fortunate enough that my only source of grief is newfound difficulty of Going to The Movies, BECAUSE MAN do I miss it

@voyance4elle Жыл бұрын

Oh wooow Alan has a history with addiction? I didn't know that. Thank you so much for sharing that with us and having that trust towards us, your audience. I feel humbled...

@clerbie Жыл бұрын

i literally watched this today, and waited to watch this video until i could go to the theater. Zach said don't go see this alone, see it with friends and i def went alone! Oops lol I cried all the way home and i rarely cry? (for context i watched all 6 seasons of 'This is Us' and never cried once) it was amazing and Im still processing my feelings lol

@JaRyCu Жыл бұрын

There's isn't a strong enough word in the English language to describe my envy for you 2 getting to have a conversation with Zach Braff. That man is a bona fide genius when it comes to his art... I actually stopped working and clicked immediately when I saw his face on a Cinema Therapy thumbnail. Honestly, I've never even heard of this movie but I can't imagine not going to see it now. Thank you guys.

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@izarawanjiru Жыл бұрын

Heavy but good movie long time I watched a movie like this without feeling like I have seen enough.

@svetlananovoseltseva6464 Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD ZACH BRAFF

@hamez_the_king1408 Жыл бұрын

I only know Zach Braff from Bojack Horseman, so it's cool to see that he's an actual serious person

@Yeodoongiiie 8 ай бұрын

as someone who lost their dad this year, and being mentally ill with addiction personality, this movie was equally hard to watch, and also really healing in ways i can't really say. like...the person who made it, obviously knows addiction and grief really well. Zach made a truly wonderful - tough movie. i watched it yesterday and it made a very big impact. so thank you so much zach braff. 💙 :)

@parzival9514 Жыл бұрын

This is always close to my heart, I'm adopted from 🇹🇭 to to finland 🇫🇮 my parents adopted me 1999. And I'm kinda 1st wave from Thailand when people started adopt people from Asia. But I'm remember many years ago, I told to my dad I'm not same race as you. Dad you are white well I'm brownish with my almond eyes. And my dad look at me and said " well no shit son, but still I love you son."

@lizzydreamer6940 Жыл бұрын

Firstly, this movie looks amazing and I can't wait to see it. Secondly, I appreciate your channel more and more each day. I love the humour, the friendship between you both and the rest of your team, the wholesomeness, the positivity and how real and raw you are in your videos. Storytelling, whether through movies, TV series, books, music, art, etc. is so important to me. It is such a powerful thing and plays such an important role in our society. I love that you dissect stories and try to understand both the filmmaking aspects and the deeper emotional meaning behind it. There is something beautiful about us as a society normalizing talking about mental health in a better way, focusing on living better lives, and I love that there are movies out there that generate these kinds of conversations. Personally, I feel like that is one of the best reasons to create art and movies.

@giggle_snort Жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure about this movie, but after this, I will DEFINITELY be going to see it. And I will take a whole fucking box of tissues with me!

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Probably a good idea. It's emotional!

@Uncle_Smidge Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see this in Provo tomorrow but I'll try to keep my inevitable sobbing quiet; my sister is currently in the grips of years-long opioid addiction and it has absolutely had ripple effects for our family. I'm sure the experience will be a catharsis I'll be grateful for, though. (Edit to add - Zach's comment about the pin-drop silence in a theater is damn true. I went to see Akira with a close friend when the theaters opened back up and, while it's clearly a very different film, the silence in certain moments was its own enhancement of the experience and sound design. It was incredible.)

@CinemaTherapyShow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. We hope you enjoy the movie and connect with it as much as we do.

@samanthaangelovich8507 Жыл бұрын

I was planning on seeing this movie as soon as I saw the trailer a while ago, and was so excited when you posted this video and that Zach was a part of it! I saved it until after bc I didn't want anything spoiled and watched it the second I got home. I sobbed almost through the entire thing (my sniffles definitely ruining a few collective pin drop moments in the theater) it's EXACTLY as they describe it- deeply human, authentic, funny, tragic and hopeful. One of my new favorite films 🫶🏽