Join us for a screening of the documentary The House I Live In on January 19th at Firestorm Bookstore and Cafe. Seating will be limited, so please arrive early. Donations to ABCRC are welcome. 30 minute informal discussion to follow!
About The House I Live In: Since Richard Nixon declared the war on drugs 40 years ago, millions of people have been incarcerated for low-level drug law violations, resulting in disproportionate impacts on poor and low-income communities and communities of color, a growing epidemic of drug overdose fatalities, and increased rates of addiction and misuse. The drug war plays a major role in feeding the crisis of mass incarceration, where an ever-increasing number of Americans are imprisoned or placed under criminal justice supervision for low-level offenses – costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year. It will take a drastic shift in public consciousness and perception to create the change needed to effectively and successful end the war on drugs. THE HOUSE I LIVE IN provides an opportunity to educate and engage policymakers, faith and community leaders, and individuals working in the public and private sectors about the colossal failure of the drug war.
http://www.thehouseilivein.org/
watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvFobm01kBw