The documentary showcases the raw reality of fentanyl addictions, overdoses and poisonings.
, to the deadly drug in 2021. She said she hopes the film will open other people's eyes to just how dangerous the drug truly is.
"He was a 19-year-old boy who purchased an illicit Percocet pill that took his life," said Turner, who founded the organization Texas Against Fentanyl."He would want people to know that this is what happens when you take anything that is laced with fentanyl. And that's what happened to him. And unfortunately, after four months of sobriety, he made a poor choice and he took another one that took his life.
On Oct. 17, Flix Brewhouse in Round Rock will be filled with Central Texans taking in a one night showing of"Fentanyl Unlimited." Soon after the Oct. 17 date nearly sold out, the brewhouse added four more shows to give people the chance to attend a viewing."Addiction doesn't discriminate. It's a response that is happening in the brain. And, you know, unfortunately, Tucker didn't get a chance to grow up," Turner said.
"This thing cannot be discussed enough ... this fentanyl crisis. So Flix added a few more shows. So it's not just playing on [Oct.] 17, like you said, but on the 19, 22, 23 [and the] 24," said Charlie Minn, the film's director."Americans are dropping dead. They're dropping dead as we're talking right now. And, quite frankly, nothing is being done about it," Minn said.
Both Minn and Turner say they hope a film like this can open the eyes of the nation to this very real problem.
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