Prescription Thugs (2016)

Is there really a war on drugs?

Prescription Thugs (2016) poster

Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.

Director: Chris Bell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Production: Samuel Goldwyn Films, Naked Edge Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

drug abuse, doping, pharmaceutical industry, prescription drug abuse, opioids, opioid epidemic, opioid crisis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prescription Thugs about?
Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
Who directed Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs was directed by Chris Bell.
Who stars in Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs stars Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew Wiese.
How long is Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs is a Documentary film.
Where was Prescription Thugs produced?
Prescription Thugs was produced in United States of America.