Film·2016·1h 26m

Prescription Thugs

Documentary

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.

Directed by Chris Bell

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4 credited

Chris Bell
Chris BellSelf - Host
Ted Lieu
Ted LieuSelf
Ryan Sakoda
Ryan SakodaSelf
Matthew Wiese
Matthew WieseSelf

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