truly documentary love fascinating character outlook life extended family filmmakers spent three years taping sister helen halfway house managed capture much wonderful material help feel know sister helen boys house holds  recovering addicts story almost involving sister helens ending scenes particularly involving emotionalbr br sister helens story marriage addiction loss reveals complex character whos tough love times funny touching endearingbr br the film amazing way tells story wonderful slice life sequences develop story almost clear scene scripted acted best honesty and obvious dishonesty clients involving learn fears watch attempts growbr br you never forget sister helen robert moe poor ashishspelling