Sneak Peek: Adam Goldstein ‘DJ AM’ New Series “Gone Too Far”
Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by CSS in Entertainment, R.I.P., TV, drugs
On Friday, MTV released the first trailer for Gone Too Far, the new docu-drama starring the late DJ AM. AM — (real name Adam Goldstein) — who struggled with an addiction to crack and other substances for more than a decade passed away in August following an accidental drug overdose.
In the video, Adam is seen traveling across the country and meeting with young people battling addiction. Although Adam lost his own battle against drugs, the Goldsteins gave MTV the OK to use the footage.
“After careful consideration we have decided to air the show,” AM’s family explains in a statement. “Adam felt strongly that by doing this series he could help other addicts who were at a crisis point to get sober. Adam was fully aware that if it were not for his own sobriety he never would have achieved the level of success and happiness he had found. Helping people in their recovery was a huge part of Adam’s life. It is our hope through airing this show that people will get to see the side of Adam that we knew and loved, not just the celebrity DJ, but the honest and caring person who gave so much of himself to help others. The decision to air the show has been difficult, but we do this with the profound belief that it will inspire others to seek help.”
Gone Too Far premieres on October 12 on MTV.
