The House I Live In

Filmed in more than twenty states, THE HOUSE I LIVE IN tells the stories of individuals at all levels of America’s War on Drugs. From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, the film offers a penetrating look inside America’s criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy.

“Comprehensive in scope, heart wrenching in its humanity, and brilliant in its thesis, Jarecki’s new film grabs viewers and shakes them to their core. The House I Live In is not only the definitive film on the failure of America’s drug war, but it is also a masterpiece filled with hope and the potential to effect change. This film is surely destined for the annals of documentary history.” (Sundance 2012 Film Guide)

“I’d hate to imply that it’s your civic duty to see The House I Live In when it’s eventually released to theaters, but guess what — it is.” (Boston Globe)

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at Sundance 2012.