The House I Live In

Since the 1970's the war on drugs has accounted for 45 million arrests and has cost more than $1 trillion. As a result, the United States has become the world's largest jailer, and the high volume of drug arrests have destroyed low-income communities, creating a vicious cycle that must be stopped. Written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, 'The House I Live In' offers a poignant look inside US drug policy and it's far reaching impact. Executive producers include Danny Glover, John Legend, Russell Simmons, and Brad Pitt. The film won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Following the film, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies Cheryl Towsend Gilkes will lead a discussion about the issues raised in the film.