About Cocaine Cowboys 2

Cocaine Cowboys 2 is the sequel documentary to the 2006 film Cocaine Cowboys. The film explores the emergence of the cocaine trade in Miami during the 1980s and its aftermath. It shares the story of Charles Cosby, a small-time cocaine dealer in Oakland, California who became romantically involved with the infamous cocaine queenpin Griselda Blanco.

Making / Production

Directed by Billy Corben, Cocaine Cowboys 2 was made after the success of the first film and centers on the life of Charles Cosby and his association with Griselda Blanco. The documentary uses interviews, old news footage, and dramatic recreations to tell the shocking story.

Actors

• Charles Cosby (Himself) - Charles played himself in the documentary, sharing his personal experiences with Griselda Blanco and the cocaine trade.
• Nelson Andreu (Himself) - A retired Miami-Dade police sergeant, Nelson Andréu was one of the detectives in the 80's who worked on many murder cases related to the cocaine trade.
• Jorge Ayala (Himself) - A former hitman for Griselda Blanco, he provided testimony regarding his former activities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The name "Cocaine Cowboys" was a phrase coined by law enforcement officials and the media due to the high amount of cocaine cowboys in the Miami area in the 1970s and 1980s.
• The documentary shows rare footage of the infamous "Godmother of Cocaine", Griselda Blanco.
• This documentary features some original music by Miami-based hip hop group, ¡Mayday!

Quotes

• "No one would believe the stuff I've seen." - Charles Cosby.
• "Griselda was the real deal. She was the true Godmother of Cocaine." - Nelson Andreu.
• "I killed for money and for the joy of it." - Jorge Ayala.

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary's soundtrack was mainly composed by Jan Hammer, who is best known for his work on the TV show "Miami Vice".
• Additional music was provided by Miami-based hip hop group, ¡Mayday!