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Documentary
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The Hotline

At Smith Rafael Film Center

San Rafael

Tickets are required for entry, though admission is free.
Seating is first-come, first-served and capacity is limited, so arriving early is recommended.
Reviewers note that the theater seats are quite narrow and armrests are shared.

Raw, unfiltered voices trace moments of despair and recovery in this thirty-six-minute documentary directed by Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet, capturing callers and hotline operators navigating the American opioid crisis in real time.

Sunday, November 8, 4:30 PM

Free

Free · Ticket required

What are you into?

  • Directed by Ricki Stern
  • Jesse Sweet direction
  • Thirty-six minute runtime
  • American opioid crisis
  • Smith Rafael Film Center
  • San Rafael

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