You're Invited | Film Screening: ‘The Bitter Pill’

Join CAP’s Reel Progress program for a special screening of “The Bitter Pill” as part of the DC/DOX Film Festival. Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( You're Invited Film Screening: 'The Bitter Pill' A documentary about the biggest civil litigation in U.S. history that took on pharmaceutical companies and their role in the opioid epidemic. The film will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. June 14, 2024 Center for American Progress | In-Person Only 1333 H St. NW, Washington DC 20005 6:00 - 8:30 PM EST A light dinner will be provided. [REGISTER]( PANELISTS [Paul Farrell Jr.]( Founder and Attorney, Farrell and Fuller Law [Clay Tweel]( Director, “The Bitter Pill” [Mariam Rashid]( Associate Director of Racial Equity and Justice, CAP Moderator [Andrea Ducas]( Vice President of Health Policy, CAP If you have questions for our panel, please submit them on Twitter using the hashtag [#CAPEvents]( or [via email](mailto:CAPeventquestions@americanprogress.org). Join the Center for American Progress’ [Reel Progress]( program for a special screening of “[The Bitter Pill]( as part of the [DC/DOX Film Festival](. This 99-minute documentary follows plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr., whose hometown was ravaged by the opioid epidemic. He sets out to take on giant pharmaceutical companies to recover enough money to make a lasting impact on recovery efforts in the area. When his legal strategy catches the attention of lawyers across the country, all of the cases get rolled into the biggest civil litigation in U.S. history. Will the case become too big for this small-town lawyer, or will he rise to the occasion and effect change not just for his hometown but for the entire nation? The film will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers and subjects of the film. A light dinner will be provided. The [Center for American Progress]( is a proud sponsor of the [DC/DOX Film Festival 2024](. Please note: Identification will be checked upon arrival at the Center for American Progress. Failure to provide an ID may result in denial of entry to the event. This invite is non-transferable. June 14, 2024 Center for American Progress | In-Person Only 1333 H St. NW, Washington DC 20005 6:00 - 8:30 PM EST [Closed-captioned-enabled video of the panel discussinon will be posted following the conclusion of the event.]( [Support CAP]( [Manage Email Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Terms & Conditions]( [Center for American Progress]( Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 [supporter]