The House I Live In

This documentary explores the paradoxical impact of the War on Drugs in the United States, highlighting how it has become the largest expansion of the US prison system since slavery. Director Eugene Jarecki interweaves personal stories of individuals affected by the drug war with historical context and expert analysis.

The film received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful and unflinching examination of the U.S. criminal justice system and the War on Drugs. Critics praised its emotional depth, rigorous research, and urgent message, calling it a vital and necessary documentary.

• A profoundly moving and disturbing look at the human cost of the War on Drugs.

• Masterfully blends personal narratives with historical and sociological analysis.

• An essential documentary that provokes thought and demands action.

Google audience: Viewers lauded the film for its eye-opening portrayal of the drug war's devastating effects on individuals and communities, many finding it both informative and emotionally impactful. Some noted its length, but overwhelmingly, audiences appreciated its critical perspective and call for reform.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival (2012). Nominated for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Documentary (2012).

Director Eugene Jarecki was inspired to make the film after his own brother was incarcerated for drug offenses, leading him to re-examine the broader implications of the War on Drugs.