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About the Film

A Comeback Story

A Comeback Story

A Comeback Story

“Small Town Strong will change the way America sees, feels and responds to addiction. We explore how

Portsmouth, Ohio changed what was once a “them” problem to an “us” solution.”

-Chase Millsap, co-director

Synopsis

A Comeback Story

A Comeback Story

Realizing no one is coming to save them from a growing opioid crisis, the people of Portsmouth Ohio, led by Army veteran Dale King, band together to create real change. Their unorthodox strategy takes on addiction and recovery through fitness, fueled by the energy and community of Dale’s gym.

Production Team

A Comeback Story

Production Team

The documentary is co-directed by brothers Chase and Spencer Millsap (National Geographic- The Captain’s Story). Executive Producers are Maile Gerken Millsap (The Big Bang Theory),

Dale King, Sharon Schindel

and J. David Harden.

PRESS

Small Town Strong on 

the Kelly Clarkson Show.

Q & A with Director, Chase Millsap

Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in 'Small Town Strong'

How a CrossFit Gym is Making a Small Town Strong

This week, we’re sharing our first-ever Q&A with Chase Millsap, a Green Beret and Iraq War veteran turned producer and filmmaker.

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

How a CrossFit Gym is Making a Small Town Strong

Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in 'Small Town Strong'

How a CrossFit Gym is Making a Small Town Strong

A new documentary captures how an exercise community helps people dealing with addiction- and offers an example for churches.

CHRISTIANITY TODAY

Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in 'Small Town Strong'

Veterans fight the opioid crisis through fitness in 'Small Town Strong'

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

The documentary follows Army vet Dale King's efforts to help people recover via CrossFit classes and community.

TASK & PURPOSE

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

Sarah Wilson is telling her story on a sunny summer day in 2022, during a break in a CrossFit competition in downtown Portsmouth, Ohio.

MILITARY.COM

Resurrection in Pill City

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

'Small Town Strong' Opioid Crisis Documentary Acquired By Nacelle For Distribution

The opioid epidemic devastated Portsmouth, Ohio, but a former Army Captain is trying to bring it back --- one burpee at a time.

ROLLING STONE

'Small Town Strong' Opioid Crisis Documentary Acquired By Nacelle For Distribution

Ohio Veterans Battle America's Opioid Epidemic in New Documentary 'Small Town Strong'

'Small Town Strong' Opioid Crisis Documentary Acquired By Nacelle For Distribution

Small Town Strong, a feature documentary about the comeback of a small Ohio town facing a growing opioid crisis, has been acquired by Nacelle for distribution. The docu is produced by Pono Productions and Nacelle.

DEADLINE

These veterans are combating the opioid crisis with CrossFit

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary

These veterans are combating the opioid crisis with CrossFit

In 2020, approximately 11 Ohioans died every single day of an accidental opioid overdose. A new documentary, Small Town Strong, documents the journey.

We Are The Mighty

Portsmouth becomes backdrop for documentary

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary

These veterans are combating the opioid crisis with CrossFit

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) - When an Army Intelligence Officer returned to his hometown of Portsmouth in 2007, he saw the devastation caused by the opioid epidemic. After serving two tours in Iraq, he brought those skills home and put them to use.

WSAZ

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary

Portsmouth’s small town strength subject of upcoming documentary

By putting a human face to a major struggle, King and his team hope that the opioid epidemic will stop being known as an “us versus them” issue.

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