Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary!
by Alex Billington
July 1, 2026
Source: YouTube
“Keep working hard, okay. Get yourself around good people.” Oscilloscope Labs has unveiled the official trailer for the indie film titled Union County, an acclaimed indie drama about the realities of an optimistic drug rehabilitation program in Ohio. This first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year where it earned rave reviews, especially for lead actor Will Poulter turning in a remarkably nuanced, powerful performance. Based on the opioid epidemic. Assigned to a county-mandated drug court program, Cody embarks on the tenuous journey toward recovery amidst the drug crisis in rural Ohio, provided some hope through this innovative rehab program. It was filmed in a real drug court and a lot of the supporting cast (including Annette Deao) were non-actors who were working the program itself. Starring Will Poulter as Cody Parsons, Noah Centineo as Jack Parsons, along with Elise Kibler, Emily Meade, and Annette Deao. Oscope adds: “Ohio-born filmmaker Adam Meeks creates a film imbued with realism for an honest, compassionate portrait of a battle being fought across America and the solidarity that flowers on its front lines.” I’ve seen this and can attest to its power – it has stayed on my mind ever since Sundance in January.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Adam Meeks’ film Union County, direct from YouTube:
Will Poulter and Noah Centineo deliver pitch-perfect performances as brothers Cody & Jack Parsons, each navigating a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program in a pocket of rural Ohio hit hard by the opioid epidemic. Provided with hope for the first time since struggles began and with support of a tireless counselor (Annette Deao), the brothers work toward a brighter, sober future. Union County is written and directed by American indie filmmaker Adam Meeks, making his feature directorial debut after many other short films before. Produced by Brad Becker-Parton, Martha Gregory, Stephanie Roush, Faye Tsakas, Sean Weiner, Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Ellyn Daniels, Will O’Connor, and Will Poulter. This initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Filmed in a real drug court in Ohio, with many non-actors in the supporting roles. Oscilloscope Labs debuts Meeks’ Union County film in select US theaters starting August 14th, 2026 this summer. For details visit the film’s official site. Who’s interested?
