Breaking the Taboo(2011)
Quebrando o Tabu
Breaking the Taboo Synopsis
Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this groundbreaking new documentary uncovers the UN sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries like the USA, Colombia and Russia. Featuring prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter, the film follows The Global Commission on Drug Policy on a mission to break the political taboo and expose the biggest failure of global policy in the last 50 years
Breaking the Taboo (2011) is a documentary film directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade, released on June 3, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Vitor Onofre. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Fernando Grostein Andrade
- Writers:
- Fernando Grostein Andrade, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, Thomaz Souto Corrêa
- Producers:
- Fernando Menocci, Silvana Tinelli, Luciano Huck
- Cinematographer:
- Fernando Grostein Andrade
- Production:
- Sundog Pictures, Spray Filmes
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Breaking the Taboo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
as Self
- Vitor Onofre
Vitor Onofre
as Self
- Allan Turnowski
Allan Turnowski
as Self
- Carlos Oliveira
Carlos Oliveira
as Self
Dráuzio Varella
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
- Ethan Nadelmann
Ethan Nadelmann
as Self
Jimmy Carter
as Self
Ernesto Zedillo
as Self
Carlos Fuentes
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade, written by Fernando Grostein Andrade, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho and Thomaz Souto Corrêa, produced by Fernando Menocci, Silvana Tinelli and Luciano Huck.
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Breaking the Taboo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 33 ratings.
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Breaking the Taboo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking the Taboo online?
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Breaking the Taboo (2011) is available to stream on Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breaking the Taboo?
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The main cast of Breaking the Taboo (2011) includes Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Vitor Onofre and Allan Turnowski. The film was directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking the Taboo released?
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Breaking the Taboo was released on June 3, 2011 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Breaking the Taboo worth watching?
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Breaking the Taboo (2011) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.