One Second at a Time
“Battling the monster of addition”
Synopsis
One Second at a Time is a documentary about addiction and recovery, told through the story of Christine Ortoll, a young woman who fought, and ultimately lost, a ten-year battle with mental illness and substance use disorder via overdose.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Beatriz Ochoa
Christine
John Hardy
Mike Ortoll
Dennis Mallen
Private Investigator
Corey Weber
Police Officer
Amanda Manez
Mother
Tracey Reynolds
Kim Ortoll
Chad Garrett
Love Interest - Fiancé
William Vick
Self
Jorge Diaz
Christine's Friend
Kareem Everison
Athlete
Sienna Hall
Young Christine
Kendra Pepe
Lawyer
Jeff Sheppard
Hospital Doctor
Matt Winter
Doctor
Ashley Martin
Self
Robin Piper
Self
Mike Ortoll
Self - Father of Christine Ortoll
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Searfoss
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Searfoss, Daniel Fajardo
- Original Title
- One Second at a Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Christine Ortoll Recovery Organization, Nine Times Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Searfoss
Tim Searfoss, Daniel Fajardo
Tim Searfoss
Daniel Fajardo, Tim Searfoss
Mike Ortoll, Tim Searfoss, Daniel Fajardo
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Searfoss
Director of Photography
Tim Searfoss
Writer
Daniel Fajardo
Editor
Tim Searfoss
Director
Daniel Fajardo
Writer
Daniel Fajardo
Producer
Tim Searfoss
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for One Second at a Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Second at a Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Second at a Time about?
One Second at a Time is a documentary about addiction and recovery, told through the story of Christine Ortoll, a young woman who fought, and ultimately lost, a ten-year battle with mental illness and substance use disorder via overdose.
Who directed One Second at a Time?
One Second at a Time was directed by Tim Searfoss.
Who stars in One Second at a Time?
The principal cast of One Second at a Time includes Beatriz Ochoa, John Hardy, Dennis Mallen, Corey Weber, Amanda Manez.
When was One Second at a Time released and how long is it?
One Second at a Time was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.