The Life You Want
(WORLD PREMIERE, doc., 34 min.)
Directed by Michelle Derosier
Synopsis
In a remote northern reserve that is caught in the grips of a prescription drug abuse epidemic, a young woman named Doris is determined to overcome her addiction to Oxycodone. In recent years, a rash of arsons, violence and drug-related crime has overwhelmed her community of Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope). Against all odds, Doris, a 22-year old mother of three, must overcome the many systemic barriers that prevent people from accessing treatment in an attempt to save herself and her family. She courageously tells her story to call attention to the dire situation facing the families and communities in the remote north of Ontario, Canada.
Showtime
Saturday 3:00 to 5:00pm
