There’s no sugarcoating it – Canadian lives are being taken at an alarming rate by apparent overdose-related deaths. Lives are being senselessly taken at the hands of devastating overdoses. Between January 2016 and September 2019, there have been more than 14,700 apparent opioid-related deaths. Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada is a documentary that aims to reduce the stigma around substance use disorder (SUD) and inspire others to take action. "From major cities to small towns this issue has taken lives, ruined families and flooded our communities." You have been #CaughtInTheFlood

Several advocates of Moms Stop The Harm, including our co founders Leslie McBain (Pender Island, BC) and Petra Schulz (Edmonton, AB), Deb Hale-Bailey (Vancouver), Kym Porter (Medicine Hat), Sheila Jennings and Irene Paterson (Toronto) contributed to this documentary, as did many key players in the Canadian drug policy and harm reduction community.

The film makers for Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada are:

Adam D'Addario

Director/Producer

Adam D’Addario is a filmmaker and our director. Adam began filmmaking at a young age, and taught himself how to produce and edit videos. Adam is passionate about not only his films, but about giving others a voice. He started Flood by setting out to direct and produce an independent documentary from the perspectives of those affected by the Overdose Epidemic.

Kirsten Rowe

Assistant Director

Kirsten Rowe is a filmmaker and our assistant director. Her passion began in elementary school when she began making stop-motion films about important Canadian issues. After having the ability to attend a Governor General’s dinner to address the issues shown in her films, she realized the impact that could be made through this medium.

Stefano D'Addario

Production Manager

Stefano D'Addario is the Production Manager for Flood: The Overdose Epidemic in Canada. He is also Adam's older brother. Stefano completed his degree in Marketing at Humber College and is working towards a degree at York University. He became involved in the project after attending a protest in Toronto, Ontario.

Connect with the Flood team via their Facebook page.