Law enforcement version

The Addict’s Wake tells the story of how addiction impacts one tight-knit community, but the issues have ramifications for neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. The film is just a start. Whether you’re walking alongside someone struggling with addiction, seeing the effects of the addiction epidemic in your own area, or are new to the issue, we hope you’ll be inspired to learn more.

A film for law enforcement agencies and officers about drug addiction

Staff, prosecutors, judges, probation officers and more, law enforcement personnel can and have made key interventions that save lives. With The Addict’s Wake, “Law Enforcement” edit, we tell new stories of incredible successes and how they can be duplicated.

Both captivating and highly informative, this will be a fantastic addition to law enforcement training across the country. This film is a testament that law enforcement is a huge part of the answer in healing our communities from addiction and declining mental health.

Screenings On Demand

The Addict’s Wake is available to schedule and license for your event directly from our online distribution service. After your payment is received, you will receive an email confirmation with the link and the accompanying Learning Guide. Additional resources are also provided here to ensure your work is as impactful as possible.

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More information about screenings

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Impact Guide

Tips for facilitators in planning, marketing, and hosting public and community screenings.

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Information sheet for educators

A two-page overview for educators of The Addict’s Wake and the critical perspective the film highlights.

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Licensing agreement

Download the one-page licensing agreement for The Addict’s Wake.

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