The House I Live In
“The war on drugs has never been about drugs.”
Synopsis
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The House I Live In Official Trailer #1 (2012) Drugs Documentary Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-31
Top Cast
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Eugene Jarecki
Self - Narrator / Interviewer
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rudolph Giuliani
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John McCain
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nelson Rockefeller
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hillary Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nancy Reagan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jim Webb
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Biografilm Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$211K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Jarecki
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Jarecki
- Original Score
- Robert Miller
- Original Title
- The House I Live In
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $211K
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, BBC, Charlotte Street Films, Louverture Films, NHK Enterprises, ITVS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, SBS, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Jarecki
Eugene Jarecki
Robert Miller
Sam Cullman, Derek Hallquist
Paul Frost
Christopher St. John, Sam Cullman, John Legend, Danny Glover, Brad Pitt
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Jarecki
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Writer
Christopher St. John
Producer
Robert Miller
Original Music Composer
Joe Posner
Production Design
Sam Cullman
Director of Photography
Derek Hallquist
Director of Photography
Sam Cullman
Producer
Paul Frost
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House I Live In
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What is The House I Live In about?
In the past 40 years, the War on Drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests, made America the world's largest jailer, and destroyed impoverished communities at home and abroad. Yet drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available today than ever. Where did we go wrong?
Who directed The House I Live In?
The House I Live In was directed by Eugene Jarecki.
Who stars in The House I Live In?
The principal cast of The House I Live In includes Eugene Jarecki, Joe Biden, George H. W. Bush, Rudolph Giuliani, John McCain.
When was The House I Live In released and how long is it?
The House I Live In was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The House I Live In make at the box office?
The House I Live In grossed $211K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The House I Live In?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House I Live In was composed by Robert Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House I Live In?
The House I Live In holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).