The House I Live In (2012) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 108 min · English

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Directed by

Eugene Jarecki

Amidst ongoing foreign conflicts, a critical domestic crisis unfolds, devastating lives and fracturing families. Examining the consequences of the War on Drugs after four decades, the film reveals a staggering 45 million arrests and America's position as the world's largest jailer. It highlights the devastating impact on impoverished communities while drug use continues to escalate, impacting future generations.