Stealing Magic
In the fascinating documentary Stealing Magic, director Matthew Testa pulls back the velvet curtain on the secretive wo...
In the pressure-cooker world of high school, popular cheerleader Amanda (Bella Thorne) seems to have it all, but beneath the surface she is quietly unraveling from a recent family tragedy. Seeking an escape, she is introduced to a seemingly perfect world of prescription pills by her charismatic boyfriend Rick (Israel Broussard) and their close-knit circle of friends, including the vulnerable Carson (Daniela Bobadilla) and the easygoing Nate (Ross Butler). What begins as a quest for a "perfect high" to numb their pain and insecurities quickly spirals into a dangerous addiction that threatens to destroy their friendships, their futures, and their lives. Directed by Vanessa Parise, this gripping drama explores the seductive descent into substance abuse, portraying the intense emotional turmoil and devastating consequences faced by a group of teenagers who believe they have found the ultimate escape.