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Inheritance

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Inheritance
Filmed over 11 years, INHERITANCE follows Curtis, a young boy, as he grows up in rural Appalachia in a family and community surrounded by substance use disorder and poverty. Can Curtis break the cycle of addiction that has plagued his family for generations?
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INHERITANCE examines the opioid epidemic in America through the life of Curtis, a bright 12-year-old, and five generations of his family over 11 years. Surrounded by love and struggle, Curtis watches as every adult in his life battles addiction. The film highlights a community grappling with substance abuse, poverty, and a fading sense of belonging.

  • Runtime
    83 minutes
  • Director
    Amy Toensing & Matt Moyer
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