Growing up with a parent struggling with alcohol addiction can leave lasting emotional wounds that often continue into adulthood. Through an honest conversation with Calum Best, this documentary explores the impact of losing his father, football legend George Best, to alcoholism while reflecting on the challenges faced by children living with parental addiction. Blending personal experience with expert insight, this resource highlights the importance of breaking stigma, supporting young people affected by addiction, and finding healing through understanding, connection, and open conversation.
This powerful documentary follows the daily life of a man experiencing homelessness and addiction on the streets of Toronto, revealing the realities that often go unseen. As Ray navigates fentanyl use, survival, and the constant risks of life on the street, his resilience, humanity, and hope remain at the heart of his story. Rather than relying on stereotypes or sensationalism, this resource offers a compassionate look at the complex relationship between addiction, homelessness, and the ongoing opioid crisis, encouraging greater understanding of the people behind the statistics.
TOPICS: Canada, Fentanyl, Heroin, Homelessness, Opioid Crisis, Opioid Use Disorder, Opioids, Overdose, Personal Stories, Poverty
