Prisoners of the War on Drugs (1996)

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From its beginning during the Reagan years through current times, the War on Drugs has left many victims stranded in the prison system. PRISONERS OF THE WAR ON DRUGS reveals life behind bars in the nation’s prisons. Each prisoner has his or her own story, but for most, the story is predictably similar; they have been criminalized for drugs or drug related offenses, locked up with easy access to substances, and given little opportunity for rehabilitation. This film provides an inside look at the prison system, its prisoners and a war on drugs we do not seem to be winning.

Director: Marc Levin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Shane McConnell
Cinematography: Mark Benjamin
Editing: Alison Ellwood
Production: Blowback Productions, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, war on drugs, jail, illegal drugs, prison industrial complex

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prisoners of the War on Drugs about?
From its beginning during the Reagan years through current times, the War on Drugs has left many victims stranded in the prison system. PRISONERS OF THE WAR ON DRUGS reveals life behind bars in the nation’s prisons. Each prisoner has his or her own story, but for most, the story is predictably similar; they have been criminalized for drugs or drug related offenses, locked up with easy access to substances, and given little opportunity for rehabilitation. This film provides an inside look at the prison system, its prisoners and a war on drugs we do not seem to be winning.
Who directed Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs was directed by Marc Levin.
Who stars in Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs stars Michael Jones.
How long is Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs is a Documentary film.
Where was Prisoners of the War on Drugs produced?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs was produced in United States of America.