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2017576 minPG-13documentary

5.0/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

Dope

2017576 minPG-13documentary

5.0/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

Dealers, users, and police officers in the United States and Mexico share their experiences and perspectives on the ongoing war on drugs and its impact on society.

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Rob VanAlkemade

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Dealers, users, and police officers in the United States and Mexico share their experiences and perspectives on the ongoing war on drugs and its impact on society.

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Rob VanAlkemade

Rob VanAlkemadedirector

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Dealers, users, and police officers in the United States and Mexico provide firsthand accounts of their experiences with drugs. The series spans multiple perspectives on the ongoing war on drugs. It captures the daily challenges faced by those involved, from law enforcement to addiction. Filmed in English, Spanish, and other languages, this 2017 documentary runs for 576 minutes and addresses issues of crime, justice, and health.

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