Raw Opium
“Pain Pleasure Profits”
Synopsis
The raw material for heroin, opium is a substance with tremendous power to both ease pain and destroy lives as it fuels a vast illegal trade larger than the economies of many nations. Raw Opium travels the world to profile diverse players in the opium game: an opium master in southeast Asia, a UN drug enforcement officer on the Afghan border, a former Indian government Drug Czar, and two people who confront the reality of drug addiction on a daily basis: a Portuguese street worker and a crusading Vancouver doctor. The film reveals how a beautiful flower plays a pivotal role – not just in the lives of those who grow, manufacture and use it – but also in the increasingly tense sphere of international relations. In the process, Raw Opium challenges assumptions about addiction and the War on Drugs.
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Raw Opium Documentary - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Findlay
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lang, Peter Findlay
- Original Title
- Raw Opium
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Kensington Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Findlay
Robert Lang, Peter Findlay
Michael Fuller
Robert Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Findlay
Director
Robert Lang
Producer
Robert Lang
Writer
Peter Findlay
Writer
Michael Fuller
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raw Opium
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What is Raw Opium about?
The raw material for heroin, opium is a substance with tremendous power to both ease pain and destroy lives as it fuels a vast illegal trade larger than the economies of many nations. Raw Opium travels the world to profile diverse players in the opium game: an opium master in southeast Asia, a UN drug enforcement officer on the Afghan border, a former Indian government Drug Czar, and two people who confront the reality of drug addiction on a daily basis: a Portuguese street worker and a crusading Vancouver doctor. The film reveals how a beautiful flower plays a pivotal role – not just in the lives of those who grow, manufacture and use it – but also in the increasingly tense sphere of international relations. In the process, Raw Opium challenges assumptions about addiction and the War on Drugs.
Who directed Raw Opium?
Raw Opium was directed by Peter Findlay.
Who stars in Raw Opium?
The principal cast of Raw Opium includes John Ralston, Misha Glenny, Gabor Maté, Gwynne Dyer.
When was Raw Opium released and how long is it?
Raw Opium was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.