Watched for Full Frame 2026 committee
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Portrait of an anonymous overdose hotline where people call before using, and volunteers stay on the line, racing against time, forging collective hope amid addiction.
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Viewed at RiverRun International Film Festival. Moving film that inspires understanding and empathy while documenting humans doing incredible work to help others in need.
The last of a program of anxiety-inducing shorts at True/False. These phone calls have such a powerful forensic presence here that just perfectly underlines the critical work being done by the dispatchers. Urgent, but patient; just like the ones taking the calls. ❤️
Common questions
What is The Hotline about?+
This film provides an intimate look at an anonymous hotline where volunteers provide immediate support to people at risk of overdose.
Who directed The Hotline?+
The film was directed by Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet in 2026.
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