The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle
A One Hour Drama for Television
THE INNER CIRCLE a dark gritty drama set in Detroit Michigan centers on the lives of rehab patients in a 28 day in patient addiction recovery program. The Brentwood Center for Recovery is a privately owned government funded rehabilitation facility and the brainchild of Founder and Chief Psychiatrist Dr. Ben Taylor. As a labor of love Dr. Ben a 43 year old African American renovated a brownstone opened the doors five years ago and has made it his lifes mission to aid in addiction recovery. THE INNER CIRCLE takes us into the core of addiction and how it affects not just those suffering from it but the people who love them as well. Each day of the 28 day program brings us deeper into each of the group members lives and them closer to understanding the pain and circumstances that lead them to rock bottom. Through intense group therapy, people from different races, religions socio economic backgrounds and multiple generations will bond over the one thing they have in common addiction. THE INNER CIRCLE does not just symbolize the patients in group therapy but also the inner circle of deep debilitating pain that addicts cover up with layers of denial lies self loathing and ultimately a crutch drugs alcohol sex gambling food. Often resulting in compulsive behaviors which the patient can no longer control. All admitting they have a problem learning that addiction is a symptom of a deeper issue, uncovering that issue and learning to live life without their crutch. As we peel away the layers we will see this is much easier said than done. If the BCR is the train that leads addicts to recovery Dr. Ben is the combustion engine. On the surface he is the picture of compassion and control, but just beneath the cool exterior is a fire ignited by a passion