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202294 minPG-13documentary

People Like You

202294 minPG-13documentary

A mother shares her experiences navigating her son's battle with Substance Use Disorder amid the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States.

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Crime

Director

Andy Capper

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Synopsis

A mother shares her experiences navigating her son's battle with Substance Use Disorder amid the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States.

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Andy Capperdirector

Synopsis

A mother shares her experiences as her son battles Substance Use Disorder. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic in the United States. Interviews with families affected by addiction reveal personal struggles and the impacts on their daily lives. The film includes perspectives from healthcare professionals and community advocates addressing the crisis. "People Like You" runs for 94 minutes and was released in 2022.

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Meet a mother facing her son's addiction.
Find out about the opioid epidemic's impact.
See real stories behind substance use.

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The film runs for 94 minutes.
The documentary focuses on the opioid epidemic specifically.
It is told from the perspective of a mother.

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Families affected by addictionPublic health advocatesSubstance abuse counselors

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What is the main focus of the documentary People Like You?

People Like You focuses on the opioid epidemic through the perspective of a mother whose son is struggling with Substance Use Disorder.

What year was the documentary People Like You released?

People Like You was released in 2022.

How long is the documentary People Like You?

The duration of People Like You is 94 minutes.

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