The film is based on the veteran actor's son, who was consistently in and out of rehab as a teenager.
Rob Reiner’s acting career dates back over four decades, with his breakout role being that of Michael Stivic on All in the Family.
Now his latest film, Being Charlie, is about a subject close to his heart.
The film is co-written by his son Nick Reiner, who battled drug addiction throughout his teenage years. At 22 years old, Nick Reiner co-wrote the ideas for the film with Matt Elisofon, a fellow addict who was in rehab with the young man.
Being Charlie takes the audience on a journey of a young adult’s life in and out of rehabilitation programs to help kick the strong habit. Nick Reiner was consistently revisiting rehab centers 17 times from ages 15 through 19.
In an interview on Today, Rob Reiner sat with Willie Geist, Natalie Moralez and Tamaran Hall to talk about the movie and his son’s ordeal. “It was very personal,” Reiner told them. “What I didn’t understand is the depth of what [Nick] was going through.”
Mr. Reiner has gradually crafted his talents as a writer, director, producer, and activist. Some of his most famous works include When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me, and The Princess Bride. His career has also brought in a long list of nominations and awards in film and television, along with box office hits and flops.
The Hollywood veteran hopes the movie sheds light on the underlying causes of addiction. He is also happy to see laws and healthcare policies changing to assist in treating the causes of addiction rather than punishing those who suffer from it.
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