The opium poppy, a plant that has been used to cope with the harsh realities of life for thousands of years, has a complex history of cultivation and use. From its origins in the Mediterranean region to its spread across the globe, opium has been refined into heroin, a highly addictive and lethal substance. Despite its devastating effects, heroin has been romanticized in literature and is now a major problem in the US, with most of it entering the country through the port of New York or the Mexican border.
Flowers of Darkness
The film delves into the origins of opium and explores the contemporary heroin market and its devastating impact on addiction in the United States.
