''No More Sunsets'' is a 2006 American short documentary film starring former trucker Shawn Bridges and filmed by Chip Rosetti at the former's request. The 29-minute black-and-white film presents a warning to childrenJim Suhrr,
Meth Addict Hopes His Pain Helps Others
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. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. about the drug

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by way of an

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: the ravage of Bridges' long-time meth use and its effects on his family. At the time of filming Bridges was near- catatonic, bedridden with a

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, dying at the age of 34. His father was quoted as saying that he had the body of a 70- 80-old man.
Meth addict who made documentary dies
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. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. Shawn Bridges used meth for most of his adult life, suffering his first heart attack at the age of 26. By the time he eventually quit, it became clear that the damage done was lethal. He had intended the film to be shown at his local church; instead, it sparked international attention and media coverage."Caleb Hale,
Meth comes at a high cost to Missouri man
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. Retrieved on 2007-04-05. Bridges died in late March 2007, aged 35. At the time, Rosetti stated that he had sold 500-600 copies and was planning on a sequel.

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