Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy -
The documentary (2021), directed by Stanley Nelson, explores the devastating 1980s crack epidemic in America. It highlights how the drug's emergence was met with a "War on Drugs" that many argue was more of a war on marginalized communities. The Rise of Crack
: It explores the "conspiracy" theory that the U.S. government, specifically the CIA, turned a blind eye to cocaine smuggling by the Contras in Nicaragua to fund anti-communist efforts, allowing the drug to flood American streets. Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: The documentary (2021), directed by Stanley Nelson, explores