American Meth
Directed by Justin Hunt
2008, USA
American Meth focuses its lens on frighteningly darkening view of methamphetamine, (a.k.a. meth) addiction in United States’ rural areas. Including interviews of social workers, addicts, families, kids at risk, and law enforcement representatives, with a minimalistic narration by Val Kilmer, this documentary paints the rapidly decaying landscape of an escalating drug problem. Meth’s impacts include crime, lost youth, destruction of families and communities, leaving an indelible stain on the character of America.
In addition to the graphically shocking realities, this documentary includes prevention efforts to stave off the fast growing demographic of 14-17 year-old first time users. Audiences see not only the overwhelming realities facing state and local government efforts, but the economically devastating results of short and long term addiction.
In the film, one head of a drug prevention/addiction services program perceptively stated. “How we know the real...
Directed by Justin Hunt
2008, USA
American Meth focuses its lens on frighteningly darkening view of methamphetamine, (a.k.a. meth) addiction in United States’ rural areas. Including interviews of social workers, addicts, families, kids at risk, and law enforcement representatives, with a minimalistic narration by Val Kilmer, this documentary paints the rapidly decaying landscape of an escalating drug problem. Meth’s impacts include crime, lost youth, destruction of families and communities, leaving an indelible stain on the character of America.
In addition to the graphically shocking realities, this documentary includes prevention efforts to stave off the fast growing demographic of 14-17 year-old first time users. Audiences see not only the overwhelming realities facing state and local government efforts, but the economically devastating results of short and long term addiction.
In the film, one head of a drug prevention/addiction services program perceptively stated. “How we know the real...
- 11/12/2010
- by Lauren Cragg
- SoundOnSight
More Spring Preview: [Theatrical Calendar]
[Repertory Calendar]
[Jason Reitman's Favorites]
Over 85 films will be filing through arthouses and multiplexes between now and the end of April, but nearly triple that number will be accessible from the comfort of home, whether it's on demand, online or on DVD. Here's what will be hitting televisions, computer screens, Netflix queues and store shelves this spring.
On Demand
Once you get through the masterful six-hour "Red Riding Trilogy" currently available on demand through May, IFC Films and their Sundance Selects label have quite the collection of festival favorites available to beam directly onto your TV in the next few months. It starts on February 17th with the Festival Direct release of the acclaimed John Bryant comedy "The Overbrook Brothers," about two siblings who find out they're adopted, as well as the Sundance Selects release of "Flannel Pajamas" director Jeff Lipsky's multi-generational comedy "Once More With Feeling," starring Chazz Palminteri as...
[Repertory Calendar]
[Jason Reitman's Favorites]
Over 85 films will be filing through arthouses and multiplexes between now and the end of April, but nearly triple that number will be accessible from the comfort of home, whether it's on demand, online or on DVD. Here's what will be hitting televisions, computer screens, Netflix queues and store shelves this spring.
On Demand
Once you get through the masterful six-hour "Red Riding Trilogy" currently available on demand through May, IFC Films and their Sundance Selects label have quite the collection of festival favorites available to beam directly onto your TV in the next few months. It starts on February 17th with the Festival Direct release of the acclaimed John Bryant comedy "The Overbrook Brothers," about two siblings who find out they're adopted, as well as the Sundance Selects release of "Flannel Pajamas" director Jeff Lipsky's multi-generational comedy "Once More With Feeling," starring Chazz Palminteri as...
- 2/16/2010
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
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