Unintended Consequences: Rockefeller Mandatory Minimum Drug Laws (2001)
Overview
A widely seen short focusing on the draconian impact of the Rockefeller Mandatory Minimum Drug Laws on families and communities in New York City as we follow the "The Mothers' of the New York Disappeared", who protest to change these unjust laws.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.578 |
Directed By
Nina Rosenblum
Crew
Nina Rosenblum
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