After Portland slacker John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix) nearly loses his life in a car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment - with encouragement from his girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a charismatic sponsor (Jonah Hill) - Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop a national following and grant him a new lease on life. Based on a true story, this poignant, insightful and often funny drama about the healing power of art is adapted from Callahan's autobiography and directed by two-time Oscar� nominee Gus Van Sant. Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto and Kim Gordon also star.

Starring:

Joaquin Phoenix , Jonah Hill , Rooney Mara , Jack Black , Tony Greenhand , Beth Ditto , Mark Webber , Ronnie Adrian , Kim Gordon , Udo Kier , Carrie Brownstein , Ethan Tindukasiri , Sunny Suljic , Cree Kawa , Nolan Gross

Genre:

Biography, Comedy, Drama