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Crystal City (2019)

| Documentary | 29 March 2019 (USA)
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New York City's LGBTQ community is experiencing a resurgence of crystal methamphetamine addiction. "Crystal City" explores the epidemic through the eyes of recovering addicts as they attempt to overcome their chemical dependency.

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David Fawcett
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New York City's LGBTQ community is experiencing a resurgence of crystal methamphetamine addiction. "Crystal City" explores the epidemic through the eyes of recovering addicts as they attempt to overcome their chemical dependency.

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From the gutter to the penthouse.

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Powerful and Healing.
10 April 2019 | by abechler – See all my reviews

This is about being human and the common denominators in all of us.
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