Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Purdue Pharma and The Sacklers - Part 3 - Some of The True Stories
Purdue Pharma and The Sacklers - Part 3 - Some of The True Stories
Purdue Pharma and The Sacklers - Part 3 - Some of The True Stories
Thursday 10th February 2022
Explore Mary Sue Connolly's 'Overdosed' documentary on the opioid crisis and its impact on West Virginia. Listen now on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Overdosed: The Untold Stories Behind the Opioid Crisis
If you have watched the series Dope Sick on Hulu, then you might want to find the film Overdosed by Mary Sue Connolly and see the real story of Bree and Kevin and the real people living in small towns in West Virginia who have been specifically targeted by Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.
Mary Sue Connolly, an accomplished filmmaker and former CNN and CBS editor, takes us on a gripping journey through the opioid crisis in her documentary 'Overdosed'. This episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return' dives deep into the making of this powerful film, which exposes the harsh realities faced by the small town of Petersburg, West Virginia, the epicenter of America's opioid epidemic.
Through heartfelt interviews with former drug dealers, over-prescribing doctors, DEA agents, and community members, Mary Sue uncovers a chilling narrative of how the pharmaceutical industry, particularly Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, deliberately targeted vulnerable communities with addictive painkillers. The film not only highlights the devastating impact on individuals like Bree McUlty, a former drug dealer turned producer for the project, but also underscores the broader societal consequences of this crisis.
With raw honesty and emotional depth, 'Overdosed' has garnered acclaim at film festivals worldwide and has been featured on major news platforms like CNN. Whether you're familiar with the Hulu series 'Dope Sick' or new to this subject, this episode offers a compelling look at the real-life stories behind the headlines and emphasizes the urgent need for change in how we address addiction.