Eight heroin addicts share their experiences over 18 months in New York City's Lower East Side while participating in a methadone treatment program.
Synopsis
Eight heroin addicts share their experiences over 18 months in New York City's Lower East Side while participating in a methadone treatment program.
Synopsis
On New York City's Lower East Side, eight heroin addicts participate in a methadone treatment program at the New York Center for Addiction Treatment Services (NYCATS). Over 18 months, the film follows their daily struggles with recovery and relapse. Personal stories reveal the challenges of addiction and the flaws within the methadone system. Each individual faces a unique path toward sobriety, marked by moments of hope and despair. The documentary presents a raw look at life in a city grappling with drug addiction.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet eight individuals battling heroin addiction.
- Find out about the flaws in the methadone treatment system.
- See the impact of poverty on addiction recovery.
Did You Know
- The film was shot over a period of 18 months.
- It features eight heroin addicts from New York City's Lower East Side.
- The documentary critiques the methadone treatment program at NYCATS.
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What is the focus of the documentary Methadonia?
Methadonia focuses on the struggles of eight heroin addicts in New York City's Lower East Side as they navigate recovery and relapse through a methadone treatment program.
Who directed the documentary Methadonia?
Methadonia was directed by Michel Negroponte.
How long is the documentary Methadonia?
Methadonia has a duration of 87 minutes.
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