Prisoners of the War on Drugs
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Marc Levin
- Original Score
- Shane McConnell
- Original Title
- Prisoners of the War on Drugs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Blowback Productions, HBO, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Levin
Shane McConnell
Mark Benjamin
Alison Ellwood
Sheila Nevins, Al Levin, Daphne Pinkerson, Marc Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Ellwood
Editor
Al Levin
Producer
Daphne Pinkerson
Producer
Shane McConnell
Original Music Composer
Mark Benjamin
Director of Photography
Marc Levin
Director
Marc Levin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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?
The principal cast of Prisoners of the War on Drugs includes Michael Jones.
When was Prisoners of the War on Drugs released and how long is it?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoners of the War on Drugs was composed by Shane McConnell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoners of the War on Drugs?
Prisoners of the War on Drugs holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).