Chris Bell

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Chris Bell

Born November 3, 1972 · Poughkeepsie, New York, USA (age 53)

Chris Bell is an American director, producer and writer, known for his documentaries Bigger, Stronger, Faster*, Trophy Kids, and Prescription Thugs. His work is focused on the impact that society has on our consumption and addictions, especially to prescription drugs.

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Bigger Stronger Faster*Bigger Stronger Faster* · 2008
Bigger Stronger Faster*
6.82008
MovieDocumentary
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.
The Resurrection of Jake The SnakeThe Resurrection of Jake The Snake · 2015
The Resurrection of Jake The Snake
7.52015
MovieDocumentary
A fallen professional wrestling superstar battles his past demons in a struggle to reclaim his life and the family that has given up on him.
Prescription ThugsPrescription Thugs · 2016
Prescription Thugs
6.42016
MovieDocumentary
Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.
A Leaf of FaithA Leaf of Faith · 2018
A Leaf of Faith
7.62018
MovieDocumentary
Documentary exploring a plant-based alternative to Opioid painkillers, which are responsible for the deaths of 30,000 Americans a year. It comes from a tree named Kratom, and it is able to alleviate pain and help overcome addiction without many of the side effects of Opioids.
State of Play: Trophy KidsState of Play: Trophy Kids · 2013
State of Play: Trophy Kids
6.22013
MovieDocumentary
The growing obsession of parents in the scholastic athletic competition of their children is the focus of this first installment in HBO Sports innovative new documentary series. Each new edition spotlights a topic or person whose impact on the sports world is undeniable, opening with a brief overview, followed by a verite documentary and a roundtable discussion.

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