directed by
Alisher Balfanbayev
produced by
Max Walter Joelson, Alisher Balfanbayev
executive producer
James Weyman
genre
documentary
year
2026
Amid Canada’s escalating overdose crisis, Vancouver activist Dana Larsen wages a deeply personal and controversial campaign to end the War on Drugs. Through acts of civil disobedience, Larsen operates a free drug checking service that saves lives—funded by storefronts that openly sell psychedelics and other prohibited substances. As public attention grows, scrutiny from authorities intensifies, bringing raids, shutdowns, and mounting personal stakes. A portrait emerges of a man pushing the boundaries of the law in pursuit of a more compassionate approach to drug policy, capturing a moment of urgent tension at the centre of a national crisis.
Publicity:
David Magdael
dmagdael@dmagpr.com
cinematographer
Alisher Balfanbayev
editor
Liam Sherriff
associate producer
Luna Crawford
composer
Toby Sherriff
sound designer
Eli haligua
colourist
Louis Hearn