“Born to Win” is a 1971 American drama film that follows the turbulent life of J.J., a former hairdresser turned heroin addict living in New York City. The film explores J.J.’s struggle with addiction, his attempts to escape the drug-ridden underworld, and his desperate search for redemption. As J.J. navigates his chaotic life, he encounters a variety of characters, including a young woman named Parm who offers him a glimpse of a better life and a ruthless drug dealer who keeps him trapped in a cycle of dependency. The movie paints a gritty, unflinching portrait of the desperation and despair that come with addiction, highlighting the thin line between hope and hopelessness.