Dope Is Death
"We will fight heroin & methadone addiction by any means necessary"
Originally released in 2020. Dope Is Death is a documentary film. directed by Mia Donovan. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mutulu Shakur
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- EyeSteelFilm
- Utopia
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 de...
Who directed Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death was directed by Mia Donovan.
How long is Dope Is Death?
Dope Is Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Dope Is Death released?
Dope Is Death was released on March 6, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dope Is Death?
The main cast of Dope Is Death includes Mutulu Shakur.