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Caveh Zahedi is a pretentious jerk. Or maybe he's just portraying a jerk. His character, who shares his name, is the host and solipsistic protagonist of the frustrating "I Am a Sex Addict." Bleeding together essayistic documentary, confessional monologue and re-enactments worthy of "America's Most Wanted," "Addict" dares you to call it nonfiction while keeping viewers unsure of where they stand with the film and the filmmaker. Read the full review
Autobiographical filmmaker Caveh Zahedi, who has made a cult career of his unabashed willingness to appear vulnerable on camera, creates a comic reconstruction of his ten-year struggle with sex addiction.
Director: Caveh Zahedi
Starring: Emily Morse, Amanda Henderson , Caveh Zahedi, Olia Natasha, Corinna Chan
Run time: 98 minutes
Release date: April 5, 2006
Rating: Not rated.
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Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"Awkward, nasty, soul-baring confession is easy, but comedy is hard."
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