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#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon
#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon
#95: LIVE Podcast with Filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon
Wednesday 1st May 2019
Elaine McMillion Sheldon shares behind-the-scenes insights on her films 'Heroin(e)' and 'Recovery Boys', exploring addiction and recovery. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Elaine McMillion Sheldon: Shattering Myths About Addiction and Recovery
Hope is one of those things that's just like the thing that keeps people fighting, and it exists if you're willing to find it.
What if a film could change the way we see addiction and recovery? Elaine McMillion Sheldon, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Netflix's 'Heroin(e)' and 'Recovery Boys', believes it can. Growing up in West Virginia, Elaine saw the devastating impact of addiction firsthand. It wasn’t until she saw a Super Bowl commercial that she realized how widespread the crisis was and felt compelled to tell a more nuanced story.
In this episode of 'Recovery Unscripted', Elaine takes us behind the scenes of her powerful documentaries. 'Heroin(e)' follows three women fighting the opioid epidemic in Huntington, West Virginia, each in their unique way. Meanwhile, 'Recovery Boys' tracks four young men navigating early recovery in a rural rehab facility. Elaine's work aims to break down stereotypes and show the real, often messy, but hopeful journey of those affected by addiction.
Elaine shares her creative process, the challenges of filming in sensitive environments, and the impact her films have had on communities. She talks about the importance of community support in recovery and the need for more accurate portrayals of addiction in the media. Her message is clear: storytelling has the power to inspire empathy and action. If you’re interested in the opioid crisis, addiction, or recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
Elaine’s insights offer a fresh perspective on these complex issues and highlight the resilience and strength of those fighting to overcome them. Tune in to hear how she uses her lens to bring hope and understanding to a topic often clouded by stigma.