Dosed (2019)
Life is full of choices.
Género : Documental
Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 22M
Director : Tyler Chandler
Sinopsis
The documentary follows one woman's quest to overcome anxiety, depression, and opioid addiction through the use of psychedelic medicines.
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