Canada / Apr 28, 2026 / Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
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5.0/10
Videos
Plot
Amidst a deadly overdose crisis in Vancouver, a daring activist funds a non-profit drug testing centre by operating the illicit Coca Leaf Café and Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, risking everything to provide life-saving harm reduction and advocate for drug reform.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Searching for Drug Peace |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 28 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Max Joelson, Alisher Balfanbayev |
| Writer | Alisher Balfanbayev, Liam Sherriff, Max Joelson |
| Editing | Liam Sherriff |
| Cinematography | Alisher Balfanbayev |
| Assistant directors | Alisher Balfanbayev |
| Camera operators | Alisher Balfanbayev |
| Additional photography | Alisher Balfanbayev |
| Music | Toby Sherriff, Eli Haligua |
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| Sound | Toby Sherriff, Eli Haligua |
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