Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy May 2026

: 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.

: Nelson highlights the shift from "beat cops" to heavily armed units in body armor, marking the beginning of the militarized policing seen today. Harsh Sentencing and Lasting Impact Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

In the early 1980s, during a period of recession, crack emerged as a cheap and powerful version of cocaine. While powder cocaine was often associated with wealthy white users, crack quickly became a fixture in lower-income, inner-city neighborhoods. Systemic Corruption and Conspiracy : It explores the "conspiracy" theory that the U

Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: Harsh Sentencing and Lasting Impact In the early

The documentary sheds light on the legal disparities that decimated Black and Brown communities.