Summary/Abstract

Opiate use prevention documentary addressing the the dangers of opiate use and the impact of overdose on families.

Content

Will Gates died from a heroin overdose in 2009. His father skip began a journey to try and educate as many people as possible of the harm in not only the drug, but how we are dealing with the problem. Through the voices of Skip, his son Sam, former opiate abusers, The HowardCenter, Senator Leahy, Tristram Coffin, Attorney General Holder and more; we find ourselves amidst reality.
We produced this short documentary with other concerned citizens as a free resource. While it is targeted towards teenagers, it has been comforting to many family members who have lost a loved one to addiction or overdose. This video is public domain and Skip Gates is available to present the film at public screenings around the country.

Telly Awards:
Silver Telly- FILM/VIDEO - Documentary

Communicator Awards:
Award of Excellence - Social Issues
Award of Excellence - Cinematography
Award of Distinction - Documentary