'A New High' Tells an Inspiring Story of Recovery
- In the compelling documentary “A New High,” former Army ranger Mike Johnson leads a group of recovering addicts on a mission up Mount Rainier.
- The film tells the story of overcoming both physical and emotional challenges.
- The story can serve as both comfort or inspiration for anyone facing their own struggles.
What’s harder: climbing Mount Rainier or beating a drug addiction? In this compelling documentary, Mike Johnson, ex-Army Ranger and director of a Seattle homeless shelter, combines both challenges as he leads a group of recovering addicts on a mission to conquer both the mountain and their demons.
“You can do this,” Johnson tells them, “and if you do, you will never be the same.”
Read More Their mission is full of suspense, twists, and inspiration with a deeply emotional payoff. And the film is a story that anybody experiencing struggle can find comfort” and hopefully strength” in. Directed by Samuel Miron and Stephen Scott Scarpulla,
A New High was described by Crome Yellow as…not only one of the best documentaries you’ll see all year, but one of the best films as well. We couldn’t agree more.
A New High is available for steaming now on SurvivorNetTV.
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