Breaking the Taboo 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Director
- Fernando Grostein Andrade
- Networks
- Sundog Pictures, Spray Filmes
- Where to Stream
- Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel
What is Breaking the Taboo?
Breaking the Taboo is a 2011 documentary film about the war on drugs. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the film recounts the history of the drug war, beginning with the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 3, 2011
- Original language
- PT
- Origin
- Brazil, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Sundog Pictures, Spray Filmes
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 33 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~80 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sundog Pictures, Spray Filmes
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Breaking the Taboo is a 2011 documentary film about the war on drugs. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the film recounts the history of the drug war, beginning with the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The documentary uncovers the United Nations sanctioned war on drugs, charting its origins and its devastating impact on countries such as the United States of America, 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 what is described as the biggest failure of global policy in the last fifty years. The Brazilian documentary has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes and had a release date in Brazil of June third, 2011.
Should you watch it?
“Morgan Freeman narrates this investigation into the global failure of the UN sanctioned war on drugs.”
- Features insights from prominent statesmen including Presidents Clinton and Carter
- Provides a comprehensive history of the war on drugs since 1961
- Examines the devastating impact of drug policy on countries like the USA, Colombia, and Russia
- The subject matter is dense and focuses heavily on political policy rather than personal narrative
Watch it if you are interested in the history of international drug policy and the arguments for reform.
This is a serious, informative documentary with a steady, investigative pace suitable for viewers interested in political history.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a detailed, fact-based examination of the history and failures of the global war on drugs.
How long is the film?
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Where can I stream it?
Streaming availability varies by region, but you can check platforms like Plex to see if it is currently offered in your area.
Does it have multiple episodes?
No, this is a standalone documentary feature film rather than a series.
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