Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIn early 2019, director Alma Har’el and Shia LaBeouf debuted “Honey Boy” at the Sundance Film Festival.
Premiering to critical acclaim, the autobiographical coming-of-age drama, based on LaBeouf’s troubled childhood, ignited a close relationship between the filmmaker and the actor, who had been largely shunned by many in the industry for his erratic behavior.Despite his well-documented checkered past of substance abuse and a string of legal woes, Har’el stood by LaBeouf’s side, frequently referencing the actor’s growth and journey through recovery, as he struggled with real-life issues and deep-rooted trauma.
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