Cortina de Fumaça

Sep 2 2011 N/A 1h 28m
Documentary

"Smoke Screen" raises the issue of drug policies in force worldwide, paying attention to their social and political consequences in countries such as Brazil, particularly in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Through national and international interviews with physicians, researchers, leaders, policemen and representatives of civil movements, journalist Rodrigo Mac Niven introduces a new vision of the early 21st century that breaks the silence and questions the prohibitionist speech.

Plot

I have read criticism about this movie, saying it's not impartial, because it criticizes prohibiton and War on Drugs model, and the promise was to promote a debate. One side of the question is already extensively given, so this documentary shows only the other side. Psychiatrists, social scientists, specialists in public health and security, policiticians, all come to share new ideas on how to deal with drug use, abuse and social questions related to it. It discusses the problem of drug traffic and violence, related to the problem of poverty and favelas in Brazil, where the movie was produced. Mainly in Rio.Interesting take on the question (and, surprise, I personally don't do drugs).

Written by

Rodrigo Mac Niven

Directed by

Rodrigo Mac Niven

Cast

Nilo Batista, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Jorge da Silva

Crew

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Languages

English, Português, Español

Awards

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Scores
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104
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
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