The Story of Junkie Junior

Junior Rios started using heroin when he was 15. At age 29, Junior is a father of three. To support his $200-a-day heroin habit, he scours the rooftops of the South Bronx for materials he can sell. When he's 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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

40 minutes

Year:

1987

Director:

Jon Alpert

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Company:

Downtown Community Television Center

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Crew:

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