Crack USA: County Under Siege (1989)

Documentary which aired in 1989 as part of the HBO documentary series "American Undercover". It was filmed in West Palm Beach, Florida over the course of eight weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The documentary shows a cross section of abusers who have fallen under the deadly spell of the most addictive and affordable drug in America. Interviews with addicts and their families reveal that crack knows no socio-economic boundaries. Teenagers discuss the desperate measures they have taken to obtain the drug. The producers acknowledged the following for their assistance in making this film: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; West Palm Beach Police Department; Data House of the Drug Abuse Treatment Association © Half-Court Productions Ltd. 1989

Director: Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jean de Segonzac
Editing: Jim Stewart
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

drug addiction, crack cocaine, drugs, crack addict

More Films by Director: Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crack USA: County Under Siege about?
Documentary which aired in 1989 as part of the HBO documentary series "American Undercover". It was filmed in West Palm Beach, Florida over the course of eight weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The documentary shows a cross section of abusers who have fallen under the deadly spell of the most addictive and affordable drug in America. Interviews with addicts and their families reveal that crack knows no socio-economic boundaries. Teenagers discuss the desperate measures they have taken to obtain the drug. The producers acknowledged the following for their assistance in making this film: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office; West Palm Beach Police Department; Data House of the Drug Abuse Treatment Association © Half-Court Productions Ltd. 1989
Who directed Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege was directed by Vince DiPersio, Bill Guttentag.
Who stars in Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege stars Joe Mantegna.
How long is Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is Crack USA: County Under Siege?
Crack USA: County Under Siege is a Documentary film.
Where was Crack USA: County Under Siege produced?
Crack USA: County Under Siege was produced in United States of America.