Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021)

Name: Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Carl Hart, Koe Rodriguez, Nelson George, Corey Pegues, Samson Styles

1h 29m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Amidst an economic downturn, a potent and affordable drug surfaces, sparking widespread fear and moral outrage, heavily influenced by racial biases. This documentary delves into the intricate historical landscape of crack cocaine in the 1980s, revealing how societal factors and systemic corruption shaped its impact on communities. Through a critical lens, it examines the intertwining of drug policy, racial inequality, and public perception, ultimately illuminating the devastating effects of crack on American society during this turbulent era.

Cast

Carl Hart Koe Rodriguez Nelson George Corey Pegues Samson Styles Felipe Luciano Ronald Reagan Nancy Reagan Bill Clinton Hillary Clinton James Traficant Walter Cronkite John Kerry Dan Rather Geraldo Rivera