In the late 1990s, some officers at Vancouver Police Department made a documentary film (THROUGH A BLUE LENS) about the everyday lives of six drug addicts in Vancouver's skid row, the Downtown Eastside. TEARS FOR APRIL reintroduces us to these six people; with footage shot over a period of nearly ten years, it continues their biography.

Through a Blue Lens is a 2003 documentary that follows Vancouver police officers as they confront the realities of drug addiction and street life. The film highlights the challenges faced by both the officers and the addicts, shedding light on the impact of drugs on individuals and society.