The Story of Junkie Junior - 1987

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.

40min
1987
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

About The Story of Junkie Junior

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.

Runtime: 40min

Extra details

Original Title: The Story of Junkie Junior
Original Language: English
Directed By: Jon Alpert
Production Companies
Downtown Community Television Center