Cottonland (2006)
In this feature-length documentary, photographer Nance Ackerman describes the havoc prescription painkiller OxyContin wreaked in the already weakened Cape Breton town of Glace Bay. The film guides us through a culture of economic and social depression where we encounter men and women at different stages of dependency. Demystifying the world of the addict while showing us the complex social nexus that led to such despair, Cottonland emphasizes the importance of a collective approach to tackling addiction.
Director: Nance Ackerman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: May 3, 2006
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Jamie Alcorn
Editing: Angela Baker
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
drug addiction, woman director, opioid use disorder
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cottonland about?
- In this feature-length documentary, photographer Nance Ackerman describes the havoc prescription painkiller OxyContin wreaked in the already weakened Cape Breton town of Glace Bay. The film guides us through a culture of economic and social depression where we encounter men and women at different stages of dependency. Demystifying the world of the addict while showing us the complex social nexus that led to such despair, Cottonland emphasizes the importance of a collective approach to tackling addiction.
- Who directed Cottonland?
- Cottonland was directed by Nance Ackerman.
- Who stars in Cottonland?
- Cottonland stars Eddie Buchanan.
- How long is Cottonland?
- Cottonland has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Cottonland?
- Cottonland is a Documentary film.
- Where was Cottonland produced?
- Cottonland was produced in Canada.