Private Project

DEATH to LIFE

23 states in the U.S. experienced a significant rise in opioid overdose last year. In the newest film by Nate Powers, DEATH to LIFE shines a light on the humanity behind the statistics, as you’re introduced to people whose stories are embedded in the very heart of this crisis.

18 FESTIVAL SELECTIONS
5 AWARD NOMINATIONS
3 AWARDS WON
OFFICIAL SELECTION OF THE ACADEMY AWARD QUALIFYING NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2020

  • Nate Powers
    Director
    Regret (2012), The Harboring (2015), The Business Man (2019)
  • Markus McFolling
    Key Cast
  • Chelsea McFolling
    Key Cast
  • Kurstie Elser
    Key Cast
  • Rodney Mullins
    Key Cast
  • Dalton Bishop
    Key Cast
  • Trevor Hancock
    Assistant Director
  • Nate Powers
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 24, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Nate Powers

Nate Powers has been a filmmaker for over a decade, with a body of work that has garnered national recognition and awards.

With his newest project, DEATH to LIFE, Nate aims to take stories of hope in the midst of a drug epidemic, and launch them onto a national stage.

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Director Statement

I want to tell stories that matter.