Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021)

Name: Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Director: Stanley Nelson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-01-11
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cast: Carl Hart, Koe Rodriguez, Nelson George, Corey Pegues

Documentary

Director: Stanley Nelson

Cast: Carl Hart, Koe Rodriguez, Nelson George, Corey Pegues

Runtime89 min

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A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.

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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy (2021) is a critically acclaimed documentary film directed by Stanley Nelson that explores the complex history of crack cocaine in the 1980s. The film examines how the emergence of this cheap, powerful drug during a recession ignited a moral panic fueled by racism. It has received strong reviews from critics for its insightful and nuanced exploration of this pivotal moment in American history.

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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy is a 2021 American documentary film made for Netflix and directed by Stanley Nelson. Its story focuses on the emergence and effects of the 1980s crack epidemic in the United States, which resulted in negative effects on America's inner cities. The film was released on January 11, 2021.