Synopsis:

The Long Road Home is a powerful documentary about addiction, recovery, and the strength of human connections. It follows Kenneth Anderlitch, a man in long-term recovery, as he runs over 1,800 miles from Washington D.C. to San Antonio, Texas to raise awareness and funding for Families in Recovery—a groundbreaking treatment program that will help parents stay with their children while undergoing residential addiction treatment.

Ken’s journey began with a personal tragedy: the loss of his mother to a drug overdose when he was just 19. Without the right resources or support system, Ken fell into his own struggle with substance use, spending years battling addiction and the pain of unresolved grief. But in 2016, with the help of a few caring strangers, he entered recovery and began to rebuild his life.

Now eight years sober, Ken is determined to break the cycle of generational addiction and help other families heal—together. Over time, running became more than a coping mechanism; it became his way of giving back. What started as an outlet for personal healing evolved into what is now a mission-driven movement to change how we support parents in recovery.

As Ken runs across the country, The Long Road Home captures emotional stories from other parents navigating addiction and recovery, exploring the pain of family separation and the transformative power of second chances.

This film is not just about overcoming addiction. It’s about breaking stigma, advocating for family-based recovery programs, and proving that true healing happens through sustained connection to our loved ones and our community.