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201739 min0documentary

6.9/ 10(130 ratings)• TMDB

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Heroin(e)

201739 min0documentary

6.9/ 10(130 ratings)• TMDB

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Ten times the national average, Huntington, West Virginia, faces a staggering opioid overdose rate as first responders and community leaders work to combat the crisis.

“100 Americans Die Every Day From Overdose. Three Women Break to Fight the Cycle One Life at a Time.”

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Elaine McMillion Sheldon

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Ten times the national average, Huntington, West Virginia, faces a staggering opioid overdose rate as first responders and community leaders work to combat the crisis.

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Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader responds to overdose calls in a city grappling with an opioid crisis. The documentary follows Rader, Cabell County Judge Patricia Keller, and Necia Freeman of Brown Bag Ministry as they confront the devastating effects of addiction in West Virginia. Rader administers naloxone to revive overdose victims, while Keller leads a drug court focused on rehabilitation. Freeman provides food and support to women struggling with addiction. Together, they represent the community's efforts to combat the epidemic and aid those in need.

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Meet Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader treating overdose victims.
See Cabell County Judge Patricia Keller head the drug court.
Find out how naloxone saves lives in overdose situations.

Did You Know

The overdose rate in Huntington is 10 times the US average.
Jan Rader attended the 2018 State of the Union Address as a guest of Senator Joe Manchin.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award at the 90th Academy Awards.

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Opioid crisis awarenessCommunity activismPublic health issues

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Who directed the documentary Heroin(e)?

Heroin(e) was directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon.

What is the overdose rate in Huntington, West Virginia compared to the US average?

The overdose rate in Huntington is 10 times the US average.

What is the main focus of the documentary Heroin(e)?

The documentary focuses on the opioid epidemic and its impact on Huntington, West Virginia, highlighting the efforts of first responders, judges, and local nonprofits.

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Academy Awards

2018 • Official selection

Telluride Film Festival

2017 • Official selection

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