| Description |
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
012400 |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Description |
digital optical rda |
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NTSC |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Motion picture |
| System Details |
DVD-R (might not be compatible with all players); NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation. |
| Note |
Documentary. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Featuring William Hurwitz. |
| Credits |
Music, Jacob Yoffee. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2016. |
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Widescreen. |
| Audience |
Not rated by the MPAA. |
| Summary |
Examines the case of Dr. William Hurwitz, a pain specialist sentenced to twenty-five years in prison for drug trafficking as a result of prescribing highly addicting opioid painkillers, such as oxycontin. Raises questions into setting limits on the prescribing of opioids and whether or not "overprescription" should be treated as a criminal offense. |
| Awards |
Official selection: LA Film Festival 2016; Austin Film Festival, 2016 |
| Subject |
Medication abuse.
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Opioid abuse.
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Prescription writing -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Case studies.
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Drug traffic.
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Analgesics.
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Hurwitz, Willliam E.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Goldblatt, Sarah, film producer, screenwriter.
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Marson, Eve, film director, film producer, screenwriter.
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Boodell, David, screenwriter.
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Hurwitz, William E., commentator, on-screen participant.
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Yoffee, Jacob, composer.
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Bungalow Pictures, production company.
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Diamond Docs (Firm), production company.
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Gravitas Ventures (Firm), publisher.
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| Added Title |
Doctor Feelgood |
| Standard No. |
191091195765 |
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