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The Story of Junkie Junior

"If anyone offers you drugs, please remember what happened to me."

1987-01-01
7
en 40m
Documentary
Junior Rios started using heroin when he was 15. At age 29, Junior is a father of three. To support his $200-a-day heroin habit, he scours the rooftops of the South Bronx for materials he can sell. When he's finally caught, he enters an aggressive rehab program. Meanwhile, his ex has moved on, and is trying to make a better life for herself and their children.

Director

Jon Alpert

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Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Downtown Community Television Center