Is I smile back a true story?

I Smile Back is actually based on the novel of the same name by author Amy Koppelman, originally published in 2008. Koppelman was in her car, listening to the comedian’s interview with Howard Stern about her memoir The Bedwetter , and was struck by Silverman opening up about her own experience with depression.

What is the movie I smile back about?

Addicted to drugs and alcohol, a housewife’s (Sarah Silverman) self-destructive behavior starts to take its toll on her husband (Josh Charles) and two young children.
I Smile Back/Film synopsis

How does smile back end?

“The story ended for me after Laney gets beaten up in the bar,” Koppelman said. “She drives home in a taxi and it slows down and she sees the light on in Eli’s room. The book ends saying, ‘Regret is vivid and whole.

Why is I smile back Rated R?

I Smile Back (2015) Rated R for strong sexual content, substance abuse/disturbing behavior, and language.

Who are the actors in the movie I Smile Back?

I Smile Back: Directed by Adam Salky. With Josh Charles, Skylar Gaertner, Shayne Coleman, Sarah Silverman. Addicted to drugs and alcohol, a housewife’s self-destructive behavior starts to take its toll on her husband and two young children.

What is your review of I Smile Back?

I Smile Back isn’t a candy-coated, noble depiction of addiction and the toll it takes on families, but rather a bleak yet honest look at how regular people lose themselves, and how difficult it can be to find the way back. December 3, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Is the movie Smile Back worth the price?

I Smile Back might not rewrite the addiction or mental illness melodrama rule book but that doesn’t make it less affecting, Silverman’s spectacular performance alone making the price of a ticket well worth spending. August 22, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…