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J Is for Junkie

J Is for Junkie
7.01 votes2011-10-04

Overview

In the 1980s and 1990s, an epidemic of crack cocaine addiction ravaged African American communities across the United States. Crack is extremely addictive, a trap that can lead to homelessness and an early death. Black addicts in Atlanta, Georgia tell us about their addiction, their past, and their struggles with police.

Original TitleJ Is for Junkie
StatusReleased
Runtime0h 41m
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
Spoken Languages
English