On the next episode of SOUNDS OF FILM, host Tom Needham speaks with actor and activist Billy Baldwin, the narrator of Fentanyl: Death Incorporated, the most comprehensive documentary ever made on the fentanyl crisis.

Produced by Zackito Productions and 3Gates Films, and directed by Stephen Wollwerth, the film exposes the devastating impact of fentanyl—the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.

Through interviews with law enforcement, medical experts, policymakers, and affected families, the documentary uncovers the global supply chain fueling the epidemic and the failures of current harm reduction strategies.

Also on this episode of SOUNDS OF FILM, we’re looking into Reeling, a powerful new drama making its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival.

Joining Tom Needham are writer-director Yana Alliata, lead actors Ryan Wuestewald, Hans Christopher, and Nikki DeParis, and composer Michael MacAllister.

Executive produced by the legendary Werner Herzog, Reeling follows Ryan, a man struggling with memory loss after a life-altering accident. As he gathers with family and friends at a birthday luau on his Hawaiian homestead, long-buried memories begin to resurface—until one revelation changes everything.

Yana Alliata, known for her work with Herzog, Alexander Payne, and Phillip Noyce, makes her feature directorial debut with this deeply moving film.

With emotionally charged performances from Wuestewald, Christopher, and DeParis, and a haunting score by Michael MacAllister, Reeling promises to leave a lasting impact.