Such Is Life - The Troubled Times Of Ben Cousins

A raw, cautionary plunge into addiction and fame that feels harrowing yet strangely compelling, leaving a heavy emotional residue.

Directed by

Paul Goldman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ben Cousins, Terry Wallace, Mick Malthouse

Overview

A new tell-all documentary follows the life of controversial Australian Rules footballer Ben Cousins. Such Is Life: The Troubled Times of Ben Cousins includes footage of the Richmond footballer admitting he's a drug addict, and emotional scenes as his family struggle to cope. The end result is deeply emotional and compelling. It's a cautionary tale - the inside story of a superstar footballer who made some bad choices along the way and ended up in a titanic struggle with drug addiction.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, fate, family, celebrity

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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