Sugar Alpha

In 1982, five-year-old Melissa's life changed forever when her father, Roger Nelson, was arrested in their home, revealing his double life as a drug smuggler. Sugar Alpha: Blue Sky Black Death chronicles Roger's rise as a skydiving legend, his descent into the criminal underworld, his prison years, and his struggle for redemption. Through intimate interviews and never-before-seen archival footage, the film captures the thrill of Roger's skydiving feats and the profound impact of his choices on his family. It is a deeply personal portrayal of a man whose relentless pursuit of adventure came at a significant cost.