Content & Trigger Warnings for Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)
5 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021) contains 5 content warnings : Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The documentary captures the profound grief and loss felt by those who knew Bourdain. |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Referenced | The documentary extensively covers Anthony Bourdain's depression and the circumstances leading to his suicide. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Bourdain's relationship with alcohol is explored throughout his career. |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Referenced | The film discusses Bourdain's past struggles with heroin addiction. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Referenced | Bourdain's death by suicide is a central element of the documentary's narrative. |
Mental Health & Emotional
The documentary captures the profound grief and loss felt by those who knew Bourdain.
The documentary extensively covers Anthony Bourdain's depression and the circumstances leading to his suicide.
Substance Use
Bourdain's relationship with alcohol is explored throughout his career.
The film discusses Bourdain's past struggles with heroin addiction.
Violence & Physical Harm
Bourdain's death by suicide is a central element of the documentary's narrative.
