The Opioid Trilogy, Episode 2: Do No Harm
One woman’s journey from heroin addiction to healing, recovery, and hope.
About the Documentary
Do No Harm, the second installment of The Opioid Trilogy, follows Raina McMahan’s 17-year struggle with heroin addiction and her path to recovery. After years of failed treatments and isolation, a new approach to care offers her a future rooted in connection, not punishment. Her story challenges stigma and offers hope in the face of crisis.
The Filmmakers
Joanna Rudnick (she/her)
Joanna Rudnick is an Emmy Award-nominated director with a background in science and health storytelling. Her documentary In the Family (PBS|POV) was broadcast in over a dozen countries. She directed the animated short Brother (IL|PBS), On Beauty (Shorts TV), and an episode of duPont-Columbia Award-winning Hard Earned (Al Jazeera America).
Niema Jordan
Niema Jordan is an award-winning filmmaker from Oakland, California. She has a passion for character-driven stories and harnessing the power of media for positive community impact. She holds master’s degrees in journalism and public health. Her production credits include Oasis, The Chosen Life (NYT Op Docs) and The Me You Can’t See (AppleTV).