Such Is Life - The Troubled Times Of Ben Cousins
Genres
Overview
A new tell-all documentary follows the life of controversial Australian Rules footballer Ben Cousins. Such Is Life: The Troubled Times of Ben Cousins includes footage of the Richmond footballer admitting he's a drug addict, and emotional scenes as his family struggle to cope. The end result is deeply emotional and compelling. It's a cautionary tale - the inside story of a superstar footballer who made some bad choices along the way and ended up in a titanic struggle with drug addiction.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
99 min
Release Date
2010-08-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
4
Ben Cousins
Self
Terry Wallace
Self
Mick Malthouse
Self
Mike Sheahan
Self
Rex Hunt
Self
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