Documentary Feature
Pain Warriors
Directed by 
Tina Petrova, Eugene Weis
AFIN 2022 Finalist
- 2022
- 1h 20m
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Canada - English
- Social Justice
- Advocacy
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Credits
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Synopsis
Pain Warriors examines with unflinching truth the casualties of the war on drugs - abandoned pain patients and their families.
Directors' Statement
Making documentaries allows me to give voice to the voiceless , and make a positive societal contribution through my art. It is my priviledge and honour to do so.
What makes this one special
- 2 awards at other festivalsThe Filmmakers Space Film Festival · Critics Choice Film Awards
- Programmed at 4 other festivalsAcross 3 countries
Also selected at
2 awards, 2 finalist placings across 4 other festivals
- WinnerThe Filmmakers Space Film Festival
- WinnerCritics Choice Film Awards
- FinalistBIFF International Film Festival
- FinalistCourage Film Festival
Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.
Directors' Biography
Tina Petrova Eugene Weis Directors
Tina has been part of the Canadian entertainment scene for over 30 years, winning multiple awards for acting, writing , directing and producing.
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