Feel-good
A road trip is helping Will Poulter bring 'Union County' to audiences
British actor Will Poulter, writer-director Adam Meeks, and Ohio recovery court program director Annette Deao collaborated on the indie film 'Union County
Ce qu'il faut retenir
- The indie film 'Union County' is a raw but hopeful portrait of addiction and recovery.
- Many of the faces seen on screen are not actors, but voluntary participants in the recovery program.
- Annette Deao received the most applause at several screenings of the film.
- The film offers a counternarrative to how addiction is typically portrayed in television and film.
British actor Will Poulter, writer-director Adam Meeks, and Ohio recovery court program director Annette Deao collaborated on the indie film 'Union County' to portray a hopeful, authentic look at addiction recovery. The film features real program participants alongside actors. During a low-key, self-driven promotional road trip across Ohio, Deao - who plays a version of herself - has emerged as a breakout star, receiving the loudest applause at local screenings.
The film highlights a humanizing, positive approach to recovery by involving real-life participants.
Leurs propres mots
“This film really celebrates the beauty of both the people in the community and the natural beauty of the place.”
“I have not laughed this much in years. This has been so healing for me.”
Les chiffres clés
- 20 years
- Time Annette Deao has worked with addicts through drug court
Le fil des événements
- Adam Meeks returned to his birthplace for a stay
- The indie film "Union County" was made
- The film releases nationwide in independent movie theaters
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- Que s'est-il passé avec Annette Deao's transition from recovery counselor to breakout star of 'Union County' ?
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