Movies and TvShows featuring "opioids" theme.
Intervention is a documentary series that explores the struggles of individuals with drug addiction and their families as they embark on a journey of recovery. Each episode follows the intervention process, from confronting the addict to arranging for treatment and support. Through personal interviews and emotional storytelling, the show sheds light on the devastating impact of addiction and the potential for healing and redemption.
Dopesick is a TV show that explores the tragic consequences of the opioid epidemic in the United States. It depicts the rise of prescription drug addiction, the role of pharmaceutical companies in fueling the crisis, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities. The show follows the stories of doctors, DEA agents, lawyers, and affected individuals as they navigate through the complexities of the crisis.
Cake is about Claire (Jennifer Aniston), a woman dealing with chronic pain. She becomes fascinated by the suicide of Nina (Anna Kendrick), another woman in her chronic pain support group. As Claire investigates the details surrounding Nina's suicide, she becomes obsessed and starts experiencing hallucinations of Nina. Claire's journey leads her to confront her own struggles and find a way to move forward.
This documentary delves into the life of artist Nan Goldin, highlighting her work and the profound impact of the Sackler family. It sheds light on the role of the pharmaceutical dynasty in the catastrophic death toll of the opioid epidemic.
Prescription Thugs is a documentary film that explores the highly prevalent issue of prescription drug abuse and its devastating impact on individuals and society. Through interviews with experts and personal stories, the film sheds light on the pharmaceutical industry's role in fueling this epidemic and the struggles faced by those affected.
Andy Irons: Kissed by God is a documentary film that explores the life of professional surfer Andy Irons. The film chronicles his rise to fame in the world of surfing, his struggles with addiction, and his untimely death. It delves into the challenges he faced both in and out of the water, highlighting the toll his addiction took on his career and personal life. Through interviews with friends, family, and fellow surfers, the film provides an intimate look into the life of a surfing legend.
After a man loses his child, he begins a campaign to destroy the white collar criminals behind the opioid epidemic, and reluctantly embraces his anti-hero status.
Mia, a 19 year old woman living with a broken wrist, and a prescription to strong painkillers. Is struggling to get out her routinish life tangled with drug addiction and self hatred. So she tries to face her own demons and problems, which ends up only worsening her situation, sending her into a place of confusion and self reflection.
A color educational drug “scare” film about the history of drug use
Tim Landers, a prolific songwriter and founding member of the emo/pop-punk band TRANSIT, struggled. He fought battles, often privately, with substance misuse and his own mental health needs. "Don’t Forget To Leave" paints a poignant portrait of Landers, from his early success up until the posthumous release of Weathervane by his band Cold Collective. His story is chronicled through archival footage and interviews with members of A Loss For Words, The Story So Far, Frank Turner, Man Overboard, Transit and Cold Collective, family members and mental health professionals.
Told through the eyes of a mom whose son is struggling with Substance Use Disorder, PEOPLE LIKE YOU is an unblinking, emotional feature documentary on the opioid epidemic.
Maggie lives with chronic pain and is having a crisis of faith. To cope, she abuses her elderly mother’s opioid prescription. When unexpected tragedy strikes, she must find a new source to feed her growing addiction.
This film points out the risks of being a heroin addict. Explains that addicts cannot be identified solely with one particular socio-economic level and cannot always be detected by appearance. Addicts and ex-addicts describe the first and subsequent drugs they used.
A family affected by the opioid crisis struggles to stay together.
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