Cottonland
2006•53m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Nance Ackerman
Writer
Nance Ackerman, Eddie Buchanan
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Eddie Buchanan
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Annette Clarke
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