The Providers (2018)
Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, The Providers follows three healthcare providers in northern New Mexico. They work at El Centro, a group of safety-net clinics that offer care to all who walk through the doors, regardless of ability to pay. Amidst personal struggles that reflect those of their patients, the journeys of the providers unfold as they work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left out of the healthcare system. With intimate access, the documentary shows the transformative power of providers’ relationships with marginalized patients.
Director: Anna Moot-Levin, Laura Green
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 6, 2018
Editing: Anna Moot-Levin, Laura Green
Production: ITVS, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, San Francisco Film Society, Independent Film Producers (IFP)
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Providers about?
- Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, The Providers follows three healthcare providers in northern New Mexico. They work at El Centro, a group of safety-net clinics that offer care to all who walk through the doors, regardless of ability to pay. Amidst personal struggles that reflect those of their patients, the journeys of the providers unfold as they work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left out of the healthcare system. With intimate access, the documentary shows the transformative power of providers’ relationships with marginalized patients.
- Who directed The Providers?
- The Providers was directed by Anna Moot-Levin, Laura Green.
- How long is The Providers?
- The Providers has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Providers?
- The Providers is a Documentary film.