DIR: Brad Alexander
PRODS: Brad Alexander, Harold Noriega, Jaden Hossler, Shannon Bayersdorfer
FEAT: Cooper Noriega, Jaden Hossler, Parker Noriega, Sab Quesada, Quinton Griggs, Treva Noriega, Anna Shumate, Emma Brooks, Hunter Moreno

On June 9, 2022, Cooper Noriega died after unknowingly taking a fentanyl-laced pill sold as Xanax. Living in Los Angeles at the time, he was a model with millions of TikTok followers. His death shocked fans and was widely reported as an “accidental overdose,” but that label raises questions. When a lethal synthetic opioid is disguised as a less dangerous drug, is it truly accidental? Like many families facing similar losses, the Noriegas are searching for answers. This film explores Cooper’s story and asks: What is fentanyl, and how can it be confronted? Featuring insights from loved ones and experts on addiction, grief, and recovery.

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