Movie

Being Flynn

2012 · 102 min

A raw, emotionally heavy character study that immerses you in its struggle with addiction and family bonds, rewarding patience with moments of grace.

Tagline: We're All Works In Progress
Overview: Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Family, addiction, guilt, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
addiction
guilt
identity
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild