The Connection


1h 28m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A video crew is making a documentary for a class project. The director has paid a heroin shooting gallery owner money for a few hours of interviews with resident junkies. When the 'connection' arrives with the drugs, the sudden shift in dynamics forever alters the crew's preconceived notions about t

Film Details

Also Known As
Connection
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Chesapeake Pictures
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A video crew is making a documentary for a class project. The director has paid a heroin shooting gallery owner money for a few hours of interviews with resident junkies. When the 'connection' arrives with the drugs, the sudden shift in dynamics forever alters the crew's preconceived notions about their 'field trip' to Baltimore's inner-city drug ghetto.

Film Details

Also Known As
Connection
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Chesapeake Pictures
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Shown at Brisbane International Film Festival July 27 - August 8, 2000.

Shown at the IFP Market/(IFFM) in New York City September 30 - October 5, 2001.

Remake of director Shirley Clarke's "The Connection" (USA/1961), starring Warren Finnerty and Garry Goodrow.

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at the IFP Market/(IFFM) in New York City September 30 - October 5, 2001.)