Dope Is Death

In "Dope Is Death", the harrowing true story of Dr. Mutulu Shakur's pioneering work comes to light, exposing a radical experiment that pushed the boundaries of community health and politics in 1970s America. This groundbreaking program combined acupuncture with detoxification efforts, challenging the status quo and sparking controversy that ultimately led to its demise. With unflinching determination, Dr. Shakur and his allies - including the Black Panthers and Young Lords - sought to redefine the American healthcare system, but their vision was deemed too threatening to exist in a society that feared change.