Jacob Patrick Jansen
Jacob Patrick Jansen
Making a Documentary on Opiate Addiction with Award Winning Producer/Director Molly Hermann
Making a Documentary on Opiate Addiction with Award Winning Producer/Director Molly Hermann
Making a Documentary on Opiate Addiction with Award Winning Producer/Director Molly Hermann
Friday 2nd January 2015
Molly Hermann discusses 'Written Off', a documentary on Matt Edwards' life and struggle with opiate addiction. Learn about the human side of this crisis.
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Get the buttons here!Creating 'Written Off': Molly Hermann's Journey Through Opiate Addiction's Heartbreak
In my experience as an interventionist, you know the people that get hooked on opiates are some of the most creative, beautiful, talented people out there that you know made a certain mistake and it brought them down a very dark path.
Imagine reading the private journals of someone trapped in the relentless cycle of opiate addiction. In this compelling episode of 'I Took the High Road', host Jacob Jansen sits down with award-winning producer, director, and writer Molly Hermann to discuss her latest documentary, 'Written Off: The Short, Sad, Beautiful Life of Matt Edwards'.
The film chronicles the life of Matt Edwards, a man from Wisconsin whose battle with addiction ended tragically, but whose story is now a beacon for awareness and change. Molly shares the emotional and logistical challenges she faced while bringing Matt's story to the screen. Through his intimate journals, viewers get a raw and personal look at the struggles and heartbreak of addiction.
Molly talks about how this project aims to humanize the opiate crisis, transforming faceless statistics into a poignant narrative that hits close to home. The conversation also delves into common misconceptions about addiction and the critical role of interventionists in helping those who are struggling. Molly emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding, not just for addicts but for their families and loved ones who are also deeply affected by this crisis.
Towards the end of the episode, Jacob and Molly discuss the ongoing crowdfunding campaign for 'Written Off', inviting listeners to support this vital project. If you're looking to understand more about the human side of addiction or want to contribute to a cause that seeks to make a difference, this episode is a must-listen.