Lockdown, USA

Lockdown, USA (2006)

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In 1972, New York State established what became known as "The Rockefeller Drug Laws," the strictest legislation against drug trafficking passed by any state in the union. While many felt the laws were unnecessarily harsh, in 1982 Ronald Reagan cited the Rockefeller Laws as a model to be followed in… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.
Directed By
Michael Skolnik, Rebecca Chaiklin
Written By
Michael Skolnik
Genres
Documentary, Special Interest
In Theaters
Apr 29, 2006 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze

    Tracks the often frustrating years of efforts by pro-drug repeal organziations like the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, NY Mothers Of The Disappeared and individuals like music mogul Russell Simmons, to stand down indifferent politicians.

  • Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze

    Tracks the often frustrating years of efforts by pro-drug repeal organziations like the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, NY Mothers Of The Disappeared and individuals like music mogul Russell Simmons, to stand down indifferent politicians.

  • Louis Proyect, rec.arts.movies.reviews

    Fascinating behind the scenes documentary on the struggle against Rockefeller Drug Laws, including a portrait of the immensely likable Randy Credico, the comedian who wore out his welcome on the Johnny Carson show after denouncing Reagan.

  • Ron Wilkinson, Monsters and Critics

    Mandatory viewing for those fighting for legal reform.

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