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The Story of Junkie Junior (1987)

Movie"If anyone offers you drugs please remember what happened to me"
Audience Score
70
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NR 40 minJan 1st, 1987Documentary
Junior Rios started using heroin when he was 15 At age 29 Junior is a father of three To support his 200aday heroin habit he scours the rooftops of the South Bronx for materials he can sell When hes finally caught he enters an aggressive rehab program Meanwhile his ex has moved on and is trying to make a better life for herself and their children
DirectorJon Alpert

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1987
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Downtown Community Television Center
The Story of Junkie Junior on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
1980sdrug addictionex-conex-girlfriendburglarburglarybronx, new york cityheroin addictdrug rehabilitationheroin addiction