Film examines failings of ‘war on drugs’ – The Union of Grass Valley

In their continuing effort to raise awareness on key social issues, The Peace & Justice Center of Nevada County is now turning its attention toward the U.S. "War on Drugs."

A screening of the documentary, "The House I Live In" is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 23 at The Open Book (next to Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters), located at 671 Maltman Drive in Grass Valley. Community members are encouraged to come for the film and stay for the discussion to follow. Organizers are also hoping to have local law enforcement officers available for the discussion segment.

Filmed in more than 20 states, "The House I Live In" captures heart-wrenching stories of those on the front lines from the dealer to the grieving mother, the narcotics officer to the senator, the inmate to the federal judge and offers a penetrating look at the profound human rights implications of America's longest war. For the past 40 years, the war on drugs has resulted in more than 45 million arrests, $1 trillion in government spending, and made the United States the world's largest jailer. Yet today drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available than ever. The film recognizes drug abuse as a matter of public health, and investigates the tragic errors and shortcomings that have resulted from framing it as an issue for law enforcement. It also examines how political and financial corruption has fueled the war on drugs, despite persistent evidence of its moral, economic and practical failures. Admission is a $6 to $10 suggested donation. For more information visit the Peace Center's website at http://www.ncpeace.org, on Facebook, or by emailing ncpeace@sbcglobal.net.

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Film examines failings of 'war on drugs' - The Union of Grass Valley