Sweet Jane (1997)
Directed by Joe Gayton
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Addiction Drama, Urban Drama |
Release Date - Jul 14, 2000 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 85 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Bhob Stewart
Drug user Jane (Samantha Mathis) lives on the streets, but Jane's addiction puts her in the hospital after she overdoses. A doctor determines she's HIV-positive and plans tests, but she slips away and returns to the streets. She's followed by sick teen Tony (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who sees her as a substitute mother. The two assist each other and use stolen cash to move into a nice hotel. However, Jane is helpless once Tony begins dying of AIDS. Shown at the AFI/Los Angeles Film Festival.
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drug-addiction, AIDS, drugs, heroin, HIV, homelessness, overdose