Escapology: The art of addiction

Nick Mercer, a psychotherapist with the Philadelphia Association and former heroin addict, reflects on his experiences and the nature of addiction. His journey is depicted through a simple set of metaphors rather than the gritty realism we associate with documentary images of drug abuse.

Official Selection

Factual Animation Film Fuss 2016 - London
Au Contraire mental health film festival 2016 - Montreal

Credits

Made with support from Vice and the Philadelphia Association

Animated and directed by Alex Widdowson

Testimony from Nick Mercer
Score and sound design by Vicky Freund