Fix: The Story of an Addicted City (2002)

Dean Wilson may be Canada’s most powerful junkie. He shoots heroin in Vancouver’s downtown Eastside and strategizes with federal health policy advisors. He is the president of a network of street-level drug users demanding that Vancouver open North America’s first safe injection site – the most controversial step of a daring new drug strategy. Users, residents, activists and police clash while Dean struggles to shake his addiction and discovers an unlikely ally in Vancouver’s conservative mayor.

Director: Nettie Wild
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Production: Téléfilm Canada
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fix: The Story of an Addicted City about?
Dean Wilson may be Canada’s most powerful junkie. He shoots heroin in Vancouver’s downtown Eastside and strategizes with federal health policy advisors. He is the president of a network of street-level drug users demanding that Vancouver open North America’s first safe injection site – the most controversial step of a daring new drug strategy. Users, residents, activists and police clash while Dean struggles to shake his addiction and discovers an unlikely ally in Vancouver’s conservative mayor.
Who directed Fix: The Story of an Addicted City?
Fix: The Story of an Addicted City was directed by Nettie Wild.
How long is Fix: The Story of an Addicted City?
Fix: The Story of an Addicted City has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Fix: The Story of an Addicted City?
Fix: The Story of an Addicted City is a Documentary film.
Where was Fix: The Story of an Addicted City produced?
Fix: The Story of an Addicted City was produced in Canada.