168 subjects, including former heads of state and rehabilitated addicts, share their perspectives on the failures of the war on drugs.
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168 subjects, including former heads of state and rehabilitated addicts, share their perspectives on the failures of the war on drugs.
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Synopsis
Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, along with other former heads of state, discuss the failures of the war on drugs in "Breaking the Taboo." Filmed in 18 cities worldwide, the documentary traces the history of drug policy from the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs to the 2011 conclusion of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which advocates for drug liberalization. The film features 168 interviews, including perspectives from police, inmates, and rehabilitated addicts, and presents scenes from Colombia's coca plantations to the U.S. prison system.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter discussing drug policy.
- See footage from FARC coca plantations in Colombia.
- Find out about cannabis legalization in Washington and Colorado.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with 168 subjects from various backgrounds.
- Breaking the Taboo was first released in Brazil in 2011 as Quebrando o Tabu.
- The English version was released on YouTube on December 7, 2012, for one month.
- 57% of viewers polled by Fantástico supported legalization after watching the film.
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What year was Breaking the Taboo released?
Breaking the Taboo was released in 2011.
Who are some of the former heads of state interviewed in the documentary?
Interviews include former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, as well as Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
What significant conclusion did the Global Commission on Drug Policy reach in 2011?
The Global Commission on Drug Policy concluded that drug liberalization is the best approach to drug policy.
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