Dope Is Death (2020)

We will fight heroin & methadone addiction by any means necessary

Dope Is Death (2020) poster

The story of how Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of Tupac Shakur, along with the Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America in 1973 — a visionary project eventually deemed too dangerous to exist in America.

Director: Mia Donovan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Ramachandra Borcar
Cinematography: Glauco Bermudez, Mia Donovan
Editing: Mia Donovan
Production: EyeSteelFilm, Utopia
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

black panther party, acupuncture

Trailer

Dope Is Death Trailer

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Mia Donovan
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dope Is Death about?
The story of how Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of Tupac Shakur, along with the Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America in 1973 — a visionary project eventually deemed too dangerous to exist in America.
Who directed Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death was directed by Mia Donovan.
Who stars in Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death stars Mutulu Shakur.
How long is Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death is a Documentary film.
Where was Dope Is Death produced?
Dope Is Death was produced in Canada.