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SUN · APR 19 · 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Dope Is Death

ft. Mia Donovan

Cactus Club· 2496 S Wentworth Ave
$10–$15 · 0+ · Tickets
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Explore the radical roots of acupuncture detox in a gripping documentary at Cactus Club.

Part I

The details

About this event

"Dope Is Death" is a documentary that delves into the groundbreaking acupuncture detoxification program started by Dr. Mutulu Shakur and the Young Lords in the 1970s. This film offers a fascinating look at how community health initiatives intersected with radical politics during a turbulent time in American history. The Cactus Club, known for its community-focused events, provides an intimate venue for this screening.

The film is presented by Milwaukee Community Acupuncture and Cactus+, both committed to promoting health and empowerment through alternative methods. With a sliding scale ticket price, this event is accessible to all, making it a perfect opportunity to learn about a unique chapter in health and political activism. Don't miss the chance to see this powerful story unfold on screen.

From the organizer

DOPE IS DEATH is the story of how Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of Tupac Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America in 1973 – a visionary project eventually deemed too dangerous to exist in America.
— Milwaukee Community Acupuncture and Cactus+

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

Pricing details

Sliding scale $10 - $15.

Pro tips

  • Budget

    Take advantage of the sliding scale ticket pricing of $10-15. Arrive early to ensure you get the lower price, as it might be limited.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
Conversational

Who'll Be There

A diverse crowd including community health advocates, individuals interested in acupuncture and holistic health, local activists, and possibly families due to the all-ages designation.

How the Room Feels

Quiet expectedLow light

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Quiet expectedLow light

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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