Documentary
Addiction is an all-encompassing force, in not only the lives of the afflicted, but also those around them. Our American Family provides an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse.
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Bastardy
Be Here to Love Me
Let's Get Lost
Miguelito - Canto a Borinquen
Focus On Heroin
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
Deadly Love: Amy & Blake
Dear Viv
Confidential File: Barbiturates
BETWEEN
But... Seriously
The Youth Drug Scene
Mr. Untouchable
beer cans under my bed
Den Affen töten
Stooge
Slavery In The 70's
Pass It Around
Somebody's Daughter
The Salt Mines
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Bastardy
IMDB 5.9 | Aug , 2008
Provocative, funny and profoundly moving, Bastardy is the inspirational story of a self proclaimed Robin Hood of the streets. For Forty years and with infectious humour and optimism, Jack Charles has juggled a life of crime with another successful career- actingBe Here to Love Me
IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 2004
Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.Let's Get Lost
IMDB 7 | Sep , 1988
Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his last years. We see the young Baker, he of the beautiful face, in California and in Italy, where he appeared in at least one movie and at least one jail cell (for drug possession). And, we see the aged Baker, detached, indifferent, his face a ruin. Includes interviews with his children and ex-wife, women companions, and musicians.Miguelito - Canto a Borinquen
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2019
In 1973, eleven year old Miguelito was discovered singing in the San Juan airport by the legendary New York record producer Harvey Averne. Within the year, he went from the slums of Manuel A Perez, to recording an album with some of the finest salsa musicians of the time to finally performing with Eddie Palmieri at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 people. Throughout Latin America his songs ‘Payaso’ and ‘Canto a Borinquen’ had become cult hits. And then he simply disappeared...Focus On Heroin
IMDB 6 | Jan , 1971
This film points out the risks of being a heroin addict. Explains that addicts cannot be identified solely with one particular socio-economic level and cannot always be detected by appearance. Addicts and ex-addicts describe the first and subsequent drugs they used.Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
IMDB 7 | Sep , 2025
One of the most controversial writers of our times, join Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh as he undergoes a remarkable trip to find new meaning in his work, life and legacy.Deadly Love: Amy & Blake
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2024
Delving into the passionate but destructive romance between British singer Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil. Exploring how their whirlwind courtship and tumultuous marriage impacted Winehouse's life and music.Dear Viv
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2025
A tribute to drag superstar, The Vivienne. Friends and family share touching stories of the RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and her legacy. Her spirit lives on through unreleased footage, showcasing her unique personality and how her passion for entertaining left a mark in the world. Interviews with her dearest drag sisters Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli, Danny Beard, Tia Kofi, Cheryl Hole and more.Confidential File: Barbiturates
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1955
A filmed sequence dramatizes the problems addressed in the program: the story of a working mother addicted to barbiturates initially prescribed by her doctor.BETWEEN
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2025
Initially embarking on an unplanned personal filmmaking project, Ilias Boukhemoucha finds himself drawn to the overlooked corners and marginalized communities within Canadian cities.But... Seriously
IMDB 10 | Mar , 1994
A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.The Youth Drug Scene
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1970
A Cristian educational film that tells the story of a former drug addict, Mark Lindley, and his recovery through finding God.Mr. Untouchable
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2007
The true-life story of a Harlem's notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire drug-lord. Follow his life story from his rough childhood to the last days of his life.beer cans under my bed
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2024
This short, started early on into sobriety, finished about nine months in, is a collage of diaries and notes, collected from within addiction and into recovery.Den Affen töten
IMDB 0 | Apr , 1995
A glimpse into the junkie scene at Dortmund Central Station.Stooge
IMDB 10 | Sep , 2017
Stooge is a feature documentary about Robert Pargiter, Iggy Pop's No1 fan. It covers the three years leading up to his 50th birthday when he tries to track his hero down in a final absolution. His journey has taken him all over the world in search of redemption after years of struggling with addiction, of coping with depression, and of celebrating the communal lust that is Rock'n Roll.Slavery In The 70's
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1972
Heroin anti-drug educational filmPass It Around
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2022
Documentary about living with an addict and grappling with the genetic propensity of becoming one.Somebody's Daughter
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2008
Because of the internet's accessibility, anonymity, and affordability, pornography addictions have risen to epidemic levels, destroying intimacy, marriages and families, while distorting our definition of sex and sexuality.The Salt Mines
IMDB 6 | Oct , 1990
Explores the lives of Sara, Gigi and Giovanna, three Latino transvestites who for years have lived on the streets of Manhattan supporting their drug addictions through prostitution. They made their temporary home inside broken garbage trucks that the Sanitation Department keeps next to the salt deposits used in the winter to melt the snow. The three friends share the place known as "The Salt Mines".