American Drug War: The Last White Hope

After four family members died from legally prescribed drugs, Kevin Booth decided to learn more about attitudes towards drugs in the United States. His documentary American Drug War: The Last White Hope examines current politics, the legal system and modern views on drugs to show how laws are harming the American people.

This in-depth film uses a wide range of interviews to argue against the drug war. DEA agents, gang members, politicians, CIA officers and celebrities provide insights into how drug laws affect people. A notable interviewee is Ricky Ross, who was blamed for launching the crack epidemic and later discovered that his cocaine had been secretly supplied by the CIA.

American Drug War aims to show that the War on Drugs has harmed people rather than helping them. It takes a critical look at the United States’ drug policies and offers potential solutions to this ongoing problem.