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Heroin(e)

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Three women -- a fire chief, a judge and a missionary -- battle West Virginia's opioid epidemic.

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Jude Dry indieWire [Elaine McMillion] Sheldon's choice to follow three women pays off in a big way, keeping the viewer engaged and presenting a fuller picture of the former industrial town. Rated: B+ Feb 23, 2018 Full Review Sarah Jones The New Republic Heroin(e) demands better from the world outside those mountains. It does not let anyone distance themselves. It presents addicts and rescuers in the same frame, with the same respect. It asks you to see. Nov 27, 2017 Full Review Jeffrey Fleishman Los Angeles Times Heroin(e) [has] a knowing intimacy Sep 26, 2017 Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher The simple lesson of this doc, which is surprisingly breezy and cheerful given the subject matter: a softer touch and a gentler approach is better in this terrible situation. Rated: 4/5 Mar 5, 2018 Full Review Dan Lybarger Arkansas Democrat-Gazette McMillion Shelton doesn't sugarcoat the severity of the crisis, but watching these women addressing it is oddly hopeful and entertaining. Rated: 5/5 Feb 23, 2018 Full Review Arlin Golden Film Inquiry Heroin(e) is a flashpoint in a national crisis with no end in sight, as another set of sirens preceed the closing credits. Feb 20, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael M Heroin(e) is an alternatingly sad and uplifting take on the massive public health crisis caused by the proliferation of opioids in this country. I wouldn't call it a particular standout in the documentary genre, but its empathy towards its subjects, both addicts and those fighting the crisis, is very much appreciated. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/21 Full Review Audience Member A total wakeup call into an epidemic. Heroes and one hero in particular spreading The Good News to help those struggling with addiction to heroin. Wildly effective. A good tool to show you that Jesus is our only hope to rescue you from heroin addiction, any other addiction, and Jesus is our only hope to rescue us in general. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Of all the powerful emotions that this documentary provides, the admiration for these ladies takes a hopeful precedence. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three women -- a fire chief, a judge and a missionary -- battle West Virginia's opioid epidemic.
Director
Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Producer
Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Curren Sheldon
Production Co
Center for Investigative Reporting Studios, Requisite Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
39m