Documentary · Canada · 2026 · 1h 29m

Searching for Drug Peace

Director

Cast

Crew

Alisher Balfanbayev — Director of Photography Liam Sherriff — Editor Toby Sherriff — Original Music Composer Alisher Balfanbayev — Writer Liam Sherriff — Writer Max Joelson — Writer

Synopsis

Amidst a deadly overdose crisis in Vancouver, a daring activist funds a non-profit drug testing centre by operating the illicit Coca Leaf Café and Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, risking everything to provide life-saving harm reduction and advocate for drug reform.

Key Collaborators

Alisher Balfanbayev Director Alisher Balfanbayev Director of Photography Liam Sherriff Editor Toby Sherriff Original Music Composer Alisher Balfanbayev Writer Liam Sherriff Writer Max Joelson Writer Max Joelson Producer Alisher Balfanbayev Producer

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