Dancer Corey O'Brien Reflects On 9 Years Of Sobriety In Powerful Short Film
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The Los Angeles-based performer unveiled "Freedom" to commemorate National Recovery Month.
Fans accustomed to Corey O’Brien’s playful presence on TikTok and Instagram may be surprised to see the dancer strike a more introspective pose in a new short film.
O’Brien last week unveiled “Freedom,” which was produced in collaboration with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Directed by Brandon Hudson, the film shows O’Brien reflecting on his recovery journey in commemoration of National Recovery Month (September) as well as his ninth year of sobriety on Oct. 1.
“Filming ‘Freedom’ was a way for me to be vulnerable and reminisce on the past while being able to share my story of growth, which is important,” O’Brien, 30, told HuffPost. “I wanted to share my story in a way that was authentic to who I was and who I am now. ... Creating art has not only been a passion of mine, but it’s been extremely therapeutic in my journey with sobriety.”