Finding Freedom from Addiction

Official Trailer for ‘Sweetheart Deal’ Unsettling Doc About Addiction

by Alex Billington
August 8, 2024
Source: YouTube

“An astounding feat of documentary filmmaking.” Abramorama has revealed a trailer for a documentary film titled Sweetheart Deal, marking the feature directorial debut of the up-and-coming filmmakers Elisa Levine & Gabriel Miller. This originally premiered a few years ago at various festivals including Slamdance, San Francisco Documentary Festival, and Doctober. Four sex workers caught in the spiral of addiction turn to a self-proclaimed healer offering friendship and a path to salvation from the streets of Seattle inside his roadside RV. But just as they begin to rebuild their lives, a shocking betrayal comes to light that will change them all. Reviews add some context to the film: “shot vérité style over a period of several years, Sweetheart Deal is a real-life horror story unfolding in real time…” Also this quote: “Seattle noir at its finest. Raindrops on windows, long nights, dusky downtown, the underworld of Aurora Avenue.” Must see for documentary nerds. Yep this looks like a chilling, unsettling look at what life is really like on the streets. Tread carefully.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Levine & Miller’s doc Sweetheart Deal, direct from YouTube:

When the dangers of the streets close in on a group of sex workers battling addiction, they find refuge in the roadside motorhome of a self-styled savior & self-proclaimed healer with a mysterious past. But just as they begin to rebuild their lives, a shocking betrayal comes to light that will change them all. Rather than fall victim to another cruel injustice, they discover the strength to stand up for themselves and for each other. Sweetheart Deal is co-directed by filmmakers Elisa Levine and Gabriel Miller, both making their feature directorial debut with this after various film crew work previously. Produced by Peggy Case, Elisa Levine, and Alan Pruzan. This initially premiered at the 2022 Seattle Film Festival, and it also played at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival. Abramorama will debut Levine & Miller’s Sweetheart Deal doc in select US theaters starting September 13th, 2024 coming soon. For more info, visit the film’s official site. Curious?

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Conclusion

The documentary "Sweetheart Deal" is a powerful and unsettling look at the lives of sex workers struggling with addiction. With its unique vérité style and shocking betrayal, this film is a must-see for documentary fans.

FAQs

Q: Who directed the documentary "Sweetheart Deal"?
A: The film is co-directed by Elisa Levine and Gabriel Miller, both making their feature directorial debut.

Q: What is the story about?
A: The documentary follows a group of sex workers battling addiction who find refuge in the roadside motorhome of a self-proclaimed healer.

Q: When is the film releasing?
A: Abramorama will debut "Sweetheart Deal" in select US theaters starting September 13th, 2024.