The Story of Junkie Junior

1987 | 40 minutes | 7.0 ★ (1)

The Story of Junkie Junior
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1987

  • DirectingJon Alpert
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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