Meth Storm

About Meth Storm

"Meth Storm" is an intense and harrowing documentary that explores the devastating impact of drug addiction, specifically revolving around the problem of methamphetamine use in rural America. This 2017 movie delves into the lives of those who both produce and use meth in the impoverished regions of Arkansas.

Making/Production

The film was produced by HBO Documentary Films and directed by Brent and Craig Renaud. The Renaud brothers spent two years in the trenches with users, law enforcement, and a community crippled by drug abuse to present a stark, intimate chronicle of both the addicts and those trying to save them.

Actors

• Veronica - Plays herself, she is a drug user struggling to break free from her addiction and to protect her children from the same fate.
• Johnny - Plays himself, a DEA agent trying to combat the meth problem in Arkansas.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Unlike traditional movies, "Meth Storm" doesn't utilize professional actors but features the real-life people going through these struggles. This lends an extra layer of realness to the film.
• One of the directors, Brent Renaud, is an award-winning filmmaker and war reporter with experience in reporting the harsh realities of life.

Awards

The movie didn't win any specific awards but did contribute importantly to the global conversation about drug abuse and the meth epidemic in certain parts of America.

Quotes

• "I want my kids to see there's life beyond the drugs... there's life beyond this town." - Veronica
• "There's so much meth in this area, you'd think you were at the pharmacy." - Johnny

Music, Soundtrack

• The strong connection to realism in "Meth Storm" is further exemplified in its music, which is understated and used sparingly throughout the film, allowing the rawness of the scenes to speak for themselves.