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Junkie Junior

A man in the Bronx (Junior Rios) steals daily to support his smack habit. Separated from his wife "Babe" and their 3 children, Junior must steal TV antennas from rooftops in order to get enough heroin to keep him well. he tried rehab and methadone. Filmed in the early 80's in the BRONX, New York, this is a bleak look at the life of a homeless street junkie as well as a classic at the bronx of the late 70's and early 80's when heroin ruled the streets.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 1987
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Network HBO
  • Created September 19, 2012 by
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  • Modified March 26, 2024 by
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