They’re Not Zombies—They’re Humans Fighting to Survive Kensington, Philadelphia

Kensington, Philadelphia, has become infamous as an open-air drug market, often exploited by content creators who profit from showing people at their lowest. But behind the stigma and sensationalism lies a deeper truth—this is a public health crisis, and the people here are human beings who deserve dignity, compassion, and real solutions.

This documentary takes you beyond the exploitative lens to show the vital, lifesaving work of Savage Sisters Recovery, an extraordinary women-led organization dedicated to harm reduction and recovery. From providing clean syringes, wound care, and survival kits to offering trauma therapy, yoga, and community housing, Savage Sisters is giving people a chance to reclaim their lives.

While their work is making a profound difference, harm reduction efforts are under attack. Politicians pushing punitive measures like eviction notices and arrests are forcing organizations like Savage Sisters out of their spaces, leaving people without critical resources. These policies don’t solve addiction or homelessness—they only shuffle people from one street corner to another, making the crisis worse.

Harm reduction saves lives. It reduces overdoses, lowers healthcare costs, and helps people take the first steps toward recovery. For every person connected to treatment through harm reduction services, countless taxpayer dollars are saved. Yet these proven, evidence-based strategies are being vilified, putting countless lives at risk.

This is the real story of Kensington—a story of humanity, resilience, and hope. It’s time to break the stigma, support harm reduction, and demand real solutions that heal rather than punish. Wherever you live, please support harm reduction organizations—they’re saving lives and communities.

Please help support Savage Sisters https://savagesisters.org

Executive producer: Mark Horvath
Producer/editor/cinematographer: Alex Gasaway /    / alexgasaway  

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