Why Addiction Keeps Pulling Me Back

Synopsis

John Bixby, a resident of New Hampshire, faces the challenges of drug addiction in Paul Szynol's "The Pull." The narrative begins just before Bixby's release from jail and chronicles his struggles against the backdrop of New England's opioid crisis. Szynol captures Bixby's internal conflict between the urge to use drugs and his diminishing resolve to remain sober. The film presents a candid portrayal of addiction, highlighting moments of vulnerability and the complexities of recovery without casting judgment.