Druglawed (2015)
Overview
DRUGLAWED is the explosive documentary exposing how New Zealand has been co-opted by the US into fighting the failed War On Drugs. Filmed in six countries over four years, this is the documentary that finally clears the smoke around the international prohibition of cannabis. Over the last 100 years the US government has forced its drug control policies on almost every country on earth. 40 years since Richard Nixon declared the War On Drugs in 1972, 22 million Americans have been arrested for marijuana. Only one country in the world has higher arrest and conviction rates: New Zealand. DRUGLAWED examines how New Zealand fell in lockstep with US policies, and shows how smaller countries can break out.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0515 |
Directed By
Arik Reiss
TOP CAST
Ethan Nadelmann
Ethan Nadelman
David Nutt
David Nutt
Nandor Tanczos
Nandor Tanczos
Metiria Terei
Metiria Terei
Abe Gray
Abe Gray
Estevez Gillespie
Narator
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