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201288 minPG-13documentary

Behind the Orange Curtain

201288 minPG-13documentary

Teenage drug overdoses in Orange County, California, have reached record numbers, raising urgent questions about the causes of this crisis.

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Teenage drug overdoses in Orange County, California, have reached record numbers, raising urgent questions about the causes of this crisis.

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Brent Huff

Brent Huffdirector

Zac Titus

Zac Tituswriter

Brent Huff

Brent Huffwriter

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Orange County, California, known for its affluence, faces a crisis of teenage drug abuse. Young people in this wealthy region are dying from drug overdoses at alarming rates. Behind the Orange Curtain investigates the factors contributing to this epidemic. The film features interviews with families, educators, and health professionals, all grappling with the question of why privileged teenagers are succumbing to addiction. The documentary runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2012.

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