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Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis

Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2020

Director

Dominic Streeter

Runtime

52 minutes

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Ten Dollar Death Trip is a sociological look at the fentanyl crisis in North America. The film highlights the breakdown of institutional protections and the harmful effects of synthetic drugs on society. While it does not rely heavily on identity-focused stories, it still addresses the challenges faced by disenfranchised groups. The film goes beyond just showing the clinical side of addiction to explore the socio-economic realities of those most affected by the opioid epidemic.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include specific stories about LGBTQ+ individuals. It does not address issues related to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis portray gender?

Fair

The film looks at addiction from a sociological perspective, examining how it affects different genders. However, it does not show a clear challenge to traditional gender roles or power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis?

Fair

The movie focuses on how certain groups are neglected by the system during the fentanyl crisis. It talks about the racial impacts of the drug crisis.

How does Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis represent religion and culture?

Good

The film criticizes the problems in Western medical, legal, and economic systems. It avoids idealized views of social stability and instead highlights the flaws in these institutions.

Does Ten Dollar Death Trip: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis include disability representation?

Good

The documentary discusses the biological and physical aspects of addiction, focusing on the daily struggles of people dealing with chronic health issues.

Present on Screen

  • Examines the failures of medical and legal institutions.
  • Addresses the biological and neurological aspects of addiction.
  • Highlights the socio-economic vulnerabilities of underrepresented communities.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks specific stories about LGBTQ+ individuals or their representation.
  • Does not clearly challenge traditional gender roles or power structures.
  • Provides limited information about specific racial or ethnic casting.

Official Synopsis

The growing crisis of opioid addiction in North America is examined in this documentary that focuses on the cheap but potent synthetic drug fentanyl.

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