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Opioid Scare

2019-06-20 · 6 min · Not rated

Drama

A family affected by the opioid crisis struggles to stay together.

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Directors
Stephen Cadigan
Production companies
Want Machine
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Megan JonesMegan JonesNancy
Jorja KingJorja KingCathy
Ruth LawrenceRuth LawrenceConnie

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