Lockdown USA / [Recognize and Realize Productions] ; Article 19 Films and Soze Productions present ; producers/directors: Rebecca Chaiklin, Michael Skolnick.

A film chronicling hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons' joing with others to repeal New York State's Rockefeller Drug Laws. The laws, which can send first-time, nonviolent drug offenders to prison for 15 years to life, have sparked a contentious debate between lawmakers. Supporters argue that all dru...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Organized Noize (Musical group) Soundguild (Musical group) Recognize and Realize Productions Article 19 Films Soze Productions
Other Authors:	Chaiklin, Rebecca Skolnik, Michael Dee, Ruby Simmons, Russell Cuomo, Andrew M., 1957- Chavis, Ben Credico, Randy Fat Joe Diddy, 1969- Pataki, George E., 1945-
Language:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	In English.
Published:	[New York] : Article 19 Films : Soze Productions, 2007.
Subjects:	Drugs > Law and legislation > New York (State) Narcotic laws > New York (State) Drugs of abuse > Law and legislation > New York (State) Mandatory sentences > New York (State) Prison sentences > New York (State) Drugs > Law and legislation. Drugs of abuse > Law and legislation. Mandatory sentences. Narcotic laws. Prison sentences. New York (State) Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Feature films. Feature films > United States.
Genre:	Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Feature films. Feature films
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:	Lock down U.S.A.
Format:	Video DVD

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Summary:	A film chronicling hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons' joing with others to repeal New York State's Rockefeller Drug Laws. The laws, which can send first-time, nonviolent drug offenders to prison for 15 years to life, have sparked a contentious debate between lawmakers. Supporters argue that all drug traffickers deserve the stiffest penalties; opponents argue that sentences failing to distinguish between minor and major offenders can make larger problems.
Note:	Title from feature. Special features: Jim Jones video (5 min.); "D.A. and the ex-con" (2 min.); "Pink shirt" (2 min.); "Kimora Diamond" (3 min.); "Hamptons: (2 min.); "Practice of yoga" (2 min.); "Russell's gospel" (2 min.); "Big brother" (2 min.); "Unusual punishment" (1 min.); "Bus fare" (1 min.); "Bum rap" (1 min.); "Madres' dinner" (2 min.); "Prison's up" (1 min.); "Racial inequality" (1 min.); "God's soundtrack" (1 min.); "Gagging Russell" (1 min.); "$100,000 check" (3 min.); "Russell's old 'hood" (2 min.); "Slave auction block" (3 min.); "Strictly vegan" (3 min.); "Champagne bottle" (2 min.)." Videorecording.
Call Number:	HV5831.N7 L63 2007 VideoDVD
Credits:	Animation, Haik Hoisington ; music, Organized Noize & Soundguild ; cinematographer, Matthew Akers ; editor, Martha Skolnik.
System Details:	DVD, all regions; NTSC.
Participant or Performer:	Narrator: Ruby Dee; Participants, Russell Simmons, Andrew Cuomo, Ben Chavis, Randy Credico, Fat Joe, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Darryl Best, Lauren Best, Cherie Best, Cherie O'Donoghue, George Pataki.