One of the most controversial issues in America today - drugs - forms the centre of Drugstore Cowboy, a powerful story of a Junkie's life of crime and redemption in the 1970s. Despite today's outcry against the dangers of drugs, the world of the dope addict remains shrouded in mystery.
A painstakingly authentic depiction of the life of drug addicts, Drugstore Cowboy tells the shattering tale of the destructive force of narcotics and reveals an inspiring example of human resilience, hope and survival against the odds.