Stuart Saves His Family

Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this? ) Sadly, a lot of folks have never heard of this little gem. It had a very short theatrical release but has been gaining a wider audience, largely among members of 12-step programs, through its various video releases. To describe the story line of this very funny movie would be to sell it short, because the premise doesn't sound like it would lend itself to such a delightful comedy. But the film grabs one's attention from the very beginning with its montage of 50s and 60s family photographs during the opening credits. Are these possibly family photos... more

Al Franken scores with "Stuart Saves His Family". Expanding on his SNL character, Franken paints Stuart's wildly dysfunctional family with broad, knowing brushstrokes. Humor and honesty take the audience inside the world of 12-step recovery. I'm buying second and third copies of the movie to use in counseling with families. "Denial isn't just a river in Egypt!" This movie slyly slices through the excuses and gently reveals the healing hearts of folks with the courage to take that first "step". Thanks, Al--this unpretentious gem of a movie not only entertains but shares hope. more