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Union County: Authentic Portrayal of Recovery and Addiction

2/2/2026

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Story summary

Union County, directed by Adam Meeks, follows Cody Parsons, played by Will Poulter, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
The film emphasizes authenticity by featuring real participants from a recovery court.
Noah Centineo's character, Jack, provides a contrasting externalization of addiction.
It avoids tropes and presents a realistic portrayal of recovery with no neat resolutions.

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Story summary

Union County, directed by Adam Meeks, follows Cody Parsons, played by Will Poulter, in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
The film emphasizes authenticity by featuring real participants from a recovery court.
Noah Centineo's character, Jack, provides a contrasting externalization of addiction.
It avoids tropes and presents a realistic portrayal of recovery with no neat resolutions.