Summaries

From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy.

Details

Keywords
  • justice
  • criminal
  • u.s. mexico border
  • despair
  • american history
Genres
  • Crime
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 4, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States Germany Netherlands Japan Australia United Kingdom
Official sites BBC ITVS
Language English
Filming locations New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Charlotte Street Films

Box office

Gross US & Canada $210752
Opening weekend US & Canada $16453
Gross worldwide $219159

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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