SOBER is a feature-length documentary that follows a group of people who have risen from the ashes of addiction in Los Angeles, proving that recovery isn’t just about getting sober, but also about reclaiming joy, strength, and community. The film explores the rise of The Phoenix, a nonprofit founded by Scott Strode, as it evolves from a single man's journey to sobriety through fitness and connection into a nationwide movement of over one million people united by the power of community in recovery.

Through intimate storytelling, SOBER frames recovery as a living chain reaction. What begins as a personal battle becomes a shared path—one built on mutual support, dignity for all, and a deep belief in people. Recovery, it turns out, is not a solitary climb, but a collective ascent. At its core, the film is about strength rediscovered and passed forward, one person at a time. With each story, the film shows recovery as a simple act of believing that another person can spark a movement of healing, resilience, and hope.

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The Phoenix is a nationwide sober active community that leverages the power of connection and shared experience to help people rise, recover, and thrive. This film captures just a glimpse of what The Phoenix is building across the country.

Programs include fitness classes, art and music, mindfulness, and social events—all free to anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. NewForm accelerates this mission by making Phoenix’s model accessible digitally, connecting individuals to recovery and mental wellness communities wherever they are. Together, they are building a movement that is transforming how society approaches recovery and mental health.

Here are a few ways you can get involved with The Phoenix.

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BECOME A VOLUNTEER
BECOME A MEMBER
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