The House I Live In

Overview

Over four decades, the War on Drugs has led to 45 million arrests, turning America into the country with the highest incarceration rates while devastating struggling communities both domestically and internationally. Despite these efforts, the availability, purity, and affordability of drugs have only increased. The documentary poses a critical question: what went awry in this prolonged battle? By exploring the impact of these policies, it sheds light on the complexities of addiction, crime, and systemic failure, challenging viewers to reconsider the effectiveness of the ongoing war against drugs.