It is not like we haven't heard about stories like that. Cautionary tales ... told or made to shine a light on something horrible that is happening. Or something that at least needs to change ... quite a lot to be honest. So while this morality piece is predictable as to where it leads (and it is quite painful to watch, even if it is not exploiting that pain too much), you may wonder if you really want to watch something as horrible as that.
That being said, the movie has merits for existing and unfortunately it is because what the story (or rather stories, because we do highlight different paths and struggles that do connect at some points) is saying and telling is relevant ... it would be easier to dismiss, if it was just fiction. Of course it also isn't every (hollywood) story ... that would be even more sad that it already is. Uncomfortable as it may be, it can be essential to some.
That being said, the movie has merits for existing and unfortunately it is because what the story (or rather stories, because we do highlight different paths and struggles that do connect at some points) is saying and telling is relevant ... it would be easier to dismiss, if it was just fiction. Of course it also isn't every (hollywood) story ... that would be even more sad that it already is. Uncomfortable as it may be, it can be essential to some.