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202484 minPG-13documentary

addiction drug-trafficking opioid-crisis corruption

Raw Opium

202484 minPG-13documentary

Opium, a powerful substance fueling a vast illegal trade, is examined through the perspectives of a Southeast Asian opium master, a UN officer, and those affected by addiction.

addiction drug-trafficking opioid-crisis corruption

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Channel: True Story Documentary Channel

Raw Opium

2024• 84 minPG-13

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Opium, a powerful substance fueling a vast illegal trade, is examined through the perspectives of a Southeast Asian opium master, a UN officer, and those affected by addiction.

Synopsis

Opium, the raw material for heroin, fuels a global illegal trade that surpasses the economies of many nations. "Raw Opium" profiles key figures in this complex landscape, including an opium master in Southeast Asia, a United Nations drug enforcement officer on the Afghan border, and a former Indian government Drug Czar. The film also features a Portuguese street worker and a Vancouver doctor addressing the realities of addiction. Through these narratives, the documentary examines the impact of opium on individuals and international relations, challenging prevailing views on addiction and the War on Drugs.

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