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.
- Overview
- Crew
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The Story of Junkie Junior
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1987
Runtime
0h 40m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Story of Junkie Junior
Production Companies
Downtown Community Television Center
Director
Jon Alpert
Description
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.