The pharmaceutical company responsible for the production and misleading promotion of OxyContin, depicted as prioritizing profit over safety.

The owners of Purdue Pharma, who benefit financially from the sales of OxyContin and maintain a significant level of privacy despite their involvement.

The federal agency that oversees drug approval, criticized for its inadequate response and regulation during the opioid crisis.

A federal agency tasked with enforcing drug laws, portrayed as having conflicting roles with the FDA in addressing drug distribution and addiction.

A man who introduced heroin to rural Virginia, his personal history and motivations highlight the complexities of the drug trade.

A young man whose battle with addiction leads to his death, witnessed through the experiences of his mother, a businesswoman unaware of the dangers.

A nun and community worker in Virginia, she is an early and resolute opponent of OxyContin’s impact on her community.

A former student-athlete whose story illustrates the challenges of a broken healthcare system and the transition from prescription drugs to heroin.

Law enforcement officers in Virginia who arrest Ronnie Jones, their personal and professional experiences reflect the widespread nature of the opioid epidemic.

A young man from the suburbs who transitions from drug use to dealing, his story sheds light on suburban involvement in the opioid crisis.

A rural doctor in Virginia who identifies the growing addiction problem early on and takes a stand against corporate interests.