Dope Is Death(2020)
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Dope Is Death 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.
Dope Is Death (2020) is a documentary film directed by Mia Donovan, released on March 6, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Mutulu Shakur. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mia Donovan
- Producers:
- Bob Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Glauco Bermudez
- Composer:
- Ramachandra Borcar
- Production:
- EyeSteelFilm, Utopia
- Status:
- Released
Dope Is Death (2020) Trailer
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Dope Is Death Cast & Crew
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Directed by Mia Donovan, produced by Bob Moore.
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Dope Is Death Reviews & Ratings
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Dope Is Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dope Is Death online?
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Dope Is Death (2020) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dope Is Death?
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The main cast of Dope Is Death (2020) includes Mutulu Shakur. The film was directed by Mia Donovan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dope Is Death released?
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Dope Is Death was released on March 6, 2020 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Dope Is Death worth watching?
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Dope Is Death (2020) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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