Eugene Jarecki’s previous film, Why We Fight, was a startling look at the genesis of United States combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House I Live In explores another war altogether, one fought in America’s own streets and courts. Extensive in its reach and haunting in its outcome, The House I Live In is a definitive statement on America’s War on Drugs. After witnessing the wrenching impact of drugs on a close family friend, Jarecki pursues the origins and intricacies of this broken system that has spent billions, incarcerated millions, and still has a mounting problem on its hands. DEA agents, lawyers, individuals standing trial, and those serving time reveal personal experiences with profound political implications. An in-depth interview with David Simon, author and producer of The Wire, further contextualizes these viewpoints. The diverse perspectives build towards an alarmingly clear analysis: America’s War on Drugs is really a war against people, specifically targeting minorities and the impoverished while leaving the wealthy and powerful unaccountable.  ST