A distinction between Jarecki’s numerous interviews is the location at which they were filmed. Obviously the inmates were interviewed in the prisons but even the security guard, inmate family members, and other non professional speakers on the topic were interviewed in public places familiar to that person. Perhaps Jarecki interviewed them in their ‘natural habitats’ to make them more comfortable speaking to him about personal experiences and political topics.

Those who were the professionals in the study of the war on drugs were all interviewed with a white backdrop behind them, with nose room, and specialized lighting. This gave them a more reformed and official feel.