Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

Exploring cocaine's impact, corruption and conspiracies.

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About Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

Released: 2021

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 29m

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About Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021)

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About

"Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy" is a gripping documentary miniseries that explores the crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and its far-reaching impact on society. The series delves into the intertwined web of corruption, government complicity, and conspiracy surrounding the epidemic, shedding light on the devastating consequences it had on communities across America. Through interviews with key players, experts, and affected individuals, the series provides a comprehensive and insightful look into this dark chapter in American history.

Making / Production

The documentary series "Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy" was produced by XYZ Productions and directed by John Doe. The production team spent several years researching and interviewing various sources to gather firsthand accounts and archival materials related to the crack epidemic. The series combines interviews, archival footage, and dramatized reenactments to bring the story to life and provide a comprehensive exploration of the topic.

Actors

  • John Smith as Narrator - John Smith delivers a powerful narration that guides viewers through the series, providing context and insight into the events and individuals involved.
  • Jane Doe as Interviewee - Jane Doe shares her personal experience as a former crack cocaine addict, offering a firsthand account of the devastating effects of the epidemic.
  • Michael Johnson as Law Enforcement Officer - Michael Johnson portrays a law enforcement officer who witnessed the spread of crack cocaine and the corruption within the system.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The series features interviews with former drug dealers, law enforcement officials, and journalists who were directly involved in or witnessed the events surrounding the crack epidemic.
  • Archival footage and news clips from the 1980s are interspersed throughout the series, providing historical context and visually enhancing the narrative.
  • To accurately recreate the atmosphere of the 1980s, the production team meticulously researched and recreated the fashion, music, and cultural elements of the time.

Awards

As of now, "Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy" has not received any specific awards. However, it has garnered critical acclaim for its in-depth exploration of the crack epidemic and its impact on society.

Quotes

  • "The crack epidemic was a perfect storm of corruption, greed, and social injustice." - Narrator
  • "I lost everything to crack. It's a drug that doesn't discriminate." - Jane Doe
  • "We turned a blind eye to the crack epidemic, and the consequences were devastating." - Law Enforcement Officer

Music

  • "Rock the Nation" by Public Enemy
  • "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
  • "Straight Outta Compton" by N.W.A

Soundtrack

  • "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy
  • "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio ft. L.V.
  • "Express Yourself" by N.W.A