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Will Poulter’s “Union County” Tour Draws Applause in Ohio

8/12/2026

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Will Poulter, Adam Meeks and Annette Deao launched the Ohio tour of “Union County.”
The film mixes fictional brothers with real recovery-court participants, including judge Kevin P. Braig, who volunteered to share authentic stories of progress, setbacks and hope.
Meeks conceived the project after a 2017 visit and meeting Deao.
Audiences gave Deao the loudest applause, which she said made her feel the film succeeded.

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Story summary

Will Poulter, Adam Meeks and Annette Deao launched the Ohio tour of “Union County.”
The film mixes fictional brothers with real recovery-court participants, including judge Kevin P. Braig, who volunteered to share authentic stories of progress, setbacks and hope.
Meeks conceived the project after a 2017 visit and meeting Deao.
Audiences gave Deao the loudest applause, which she said made her feel the film succeeded.