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"100 Americans Die Every Day From Overdose. Three Women Break to Fight the Cycle One Life at a Time."

2017 0h 39m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 131

DocumentaryCrime

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This documentary follows three women — a fire chief, a judge, and a street missionary — as they battle West Virginia's devastating opioid epidemic.

“100 Americans Die Every Day From Overdose. Three Women Break to Fight the Cycle One Life at a Time.”

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Credits

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Director: Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Curren Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Daniel Hart. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kristen Nutile shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "100 Americans Die Every Day From Overdose. Three Women Break to Fight the Cycle One Life at a Time.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7389366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elaine McMillion Sheldon directs. Curren Sheldon behind the camera. Daniel Hart scores. Kristen Nutile cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, shot by Curren Sheldon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Daniel Hart. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Kristen Nutile shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marketing tagline: "100 Americans Die Every Day From Overdose. Three Women Break to Fight the Cycle One Life at a Time.".
8IMDB entry: tt7389366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.