A collection of documentaries for various topics related to addiction.
Follow Guyon Espiner, an award-winning journalist living in New Zealand, as he talks with several individuals who provide insight into the effects of alcohol and drinking culture, specifically the associated harms felt by community members. He even speaks to someone from…
Adrian Chiles wants to learn about UK drinking culture and “why this multi-billion pound industry [Britain’s alcohol producers] is allowed to regulate itself – make up its own rules.” He discusses with others, both professionals and average people, the profound impact that…
Uganda has the highlest level of alcohol consumption for African countries, which has contributed to their poverty rates. This documentary by VICE travels to Uganda to learn about the culture of Waragi, their version of moonshine. They discovered that people…
Smashed: Breaking the Cycle of Alcohol Use Disorder, is a multi-award-winning mini-documentary produced by Mutant Films as part of the Telus Storyhive project. This film tells the story of Dr. Jeff Harries, a pioneering physician who transformed the way Alcohol…
Calum Best, the son of football legend George Best, is not only known for his father’s footballing greatness but also for growing up as the child of an alcoholic. In this raw and emotional BBC Children in Need special, Brought…
Director Michael Del Monte, following his Hot Docs Audience Award winner Transformer, presents a moving character study in His Name Is Ray. The film was inspired by a moment when Del Monte realized how easily he—and many others—ignored Ray during…