CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 0h 53m

Cottonland

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In this feature-length documentary, photographer Nance Ackerman describes the havoc prescription painkiller OxyContin wreaked in the already weakened Cape Breton town of Glace Bay. The film guides us through a culture of economic and social depression where we encounter men and women at different stages of dependency. Demystifying the world of the addict while showing us the complex social nexus that led to such despair, Cottonland emphasizes the importance of a collective approach to tackling addiction.

Directed byNance Ackerman

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
EN
Released
May 3, 2006
Studios
ONF | NFB

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Eddie Buchanan

Creative team
Directed by
Nance Ackerman
Written by
Nance Ackerman
Eddie Buchanan
Produced by
Annette Clarke

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