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, this documentary follows the town’s comeback through the lens of one woman’s recovery.
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.