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Methadonia (2005)
A look into the life of the city
Methadonia tells a sad and depressing story. It follows the life of a handful of methadone patients. All are in a state of despair, and I couldn't help but feeling sympathetic for them.
The most charismatic and most lovable character, Steve, is truly the substance of the film and the reason why you keep watching.
I also liked this documentary because it never veered too far politically. But in a way, I wish it had. Apparently methadone clinics are private industries and it pays to keep patients. I would have liked more investigation on this to bring this situation to light.
This doesn't tell as good of a story as say "Hoop Dreams" or documentaries like that, but it does a worthy job of giving a glimpse into the part of American life that most people (fortunately) don't get to see.