'Heaven Knows What' Takes A Bleak Look At Heroin Addiction
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
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A still from the film "Heaven Knows What," directed by Josh and Benny Safdie. (Courtesy)
The new movie “Heaven Knows What” centers around Harley, a young woman who’s addicted both to heroin and her relationship with another addict, Ilya. It’s based on the memoir of Arielle Holmes, who plays Harley in the film.
Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson talks to the filmmakers, Josh and Benny Safdie about the unusual approach they took to making this film.
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