Synopsis: Ryan Bagwell lived just miles from the epicenter of the biggest epidemic in recent history. After purchasing pills laced with fentanyl, Ryan’s story, as told by his mother, presents an urgent reminder of the action needed to prevent passings like his.

Jesus Martinez

Bio:

Jesus Martinez is a Mcallen-born filmmaker and founder of the Rattler Creative Film Crew at Sharyland High School. Mexican by blood and storyteller at heart, Jesus strives to tell personal stories that reflect struggles faced by himself and his community. He is currently pursuing a bachelor of science in Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin.