Sophie's Story

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Title

Sophie's Story

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Sophie's Story grew from an Auckland community initiative into an award-winning education tool warning teens about the dangers of P (methamphetamine). Sophie (Troy Garton) records her older brother's descent into P addiction via her video diary. Alex (Westside's Xavier Horan) 'borrows' money to feed his habit, which makes him violent and paranoid. The acting was so convincing the film won Best Documentary at the 2007 International Family Film Festival in the USA. However, real-life interviews...

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Format

Video

Date created

2006

URL

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/sophies-story-2006

Related subjects

constable viiga lima / sergeant nigel roe / desperation / metamphetamine / drug addiction / family drama / theft / paranoia / delusions / family problems / money / rugby / growing up / siblings / video diary / youthline / counselling / tv / stereo / chef / polytech / netball / friendship / camera / psychologist / mental health problems / detective phil le comte / manakau district police / renee haitoua / nz police association / papatoetoe neighbourhood support / drugs / p / drug education / police

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