Before the sirens

21% of Canadians (6 million people) will experience addiction in their lifetime, and some will lose everything as a result. This documentary explores the lives of the people who serve those suffering from mental health and substance use challenges, including homelessness. They are the unsung heroes saving lives on the front lines of the drug poisoning crisis.

• Director

• DOP

• Camera Operator

• Editor

A woman with a nose ring and long hair sitting in an office, looking attentively to the side.
Forest area with a red tent, scattered clothing, and debris on the ground.
Harm reduction worker sitting in a living room with soft lighting and a partially visible lamp and couch in the background.
A person's hand holding a finger pulse oximeter.
Man with glasses and gray beard indoors
A room with purple walls featuring large text reading "Hub Love" and "Harm Reduction Saves Lives." There are chairs and a round table, with pumpkins and decorations near a window. A TV is mounted on the wall.