Prescription Thugs
“Is there really a war on drugs?”
Synopsis
Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
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PRESCRIPTION THUGS - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Alexander
- Original Title
- Prescription Thugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Naked Edge Films
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Chris Bell
Josh Alexander
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Chris Bell
Director
Josh Alexander
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What is Prescription Thugs about?
Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
Who directed Prescription Thugs?
Prescription Thugs was directed by Chris Bell.
Who stars in Prescription Thugs?
The principal cast of Prescription Thugs includes Chris Bell, Ted Lieu, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew Wiese.
When was Prescription Thugs released and how long is it?
Prescription Thugs was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.