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The core premise of the film revolves around the "Florida Shuffle," a real-world scam where addicts are recruited by "body brokers" and sent to treatment centers. These facilities often care less about recovery than they do about the lucrative insurance billing associated with each patient.
: Because the profit model relies on a constant stream of patients, there is a perverse incentive for patients to relapse. The film highlights how the industry thrives on failure rather than success, creating a revolving door of addiction and "recovery." Narrative and Performance
: By following Utah’s transition from a victim of the system to a participant within it, the film provides a dual perspective on the corruption. It humanizes the victims while detailing the desensitization of the exploiters.
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