
The House I Live In
The war on drugs has never been about drugs.
Directed by Eugene Jarecki
Produced by ZDF, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel
A rigorous, unflinching documentary indictment of the War on Drugs as a systemic failure that has devastated millions while enriching the carceral state.
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?
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Is The House I Live In sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is The House I Live In easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does The House I Live In end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The House I Live In scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The House I Live In violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Like The House I Live In
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The House I Live In
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The House I Live In, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The House I Live In, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The House I Live In, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































