America's War on Drugs
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America's War on Drugs is an immersive trip through the last five decades of American drug policy and the unintended consequences of a global power-grab of the narcotics black market.
IMDb 8.6/1020171 season
DocumentaryHistorical
DocumentaryHistorical
IMDb 8.6/1020171 season
Cast: Richard StrattonTy HurleySam Shoubber
16+
Season 1
4 episodes

  • 1. Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments

    1. Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments

    Uncover the roots of America's War on Drugs, from secret assassination attempts and bizarre experiments with LSD to covert government support of heroin traffickers.
    Uncover the roots of America's War on Drugs, from secret assassination attempts and bizarre experiments with LSD to covert government support of heroin traffickers.
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    1 h 24 min
    Jun 17, 2017
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  • 2. Cocaine, Cartels, & Crack Downs

    2. Cocaine, Cartels, & Crack Downs

    Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous "black widow", as the CIA's shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.
    Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous "black widow", as the CIA's shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.
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    1 h 25 min
    Jun 18, 2017
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  • 3. Gangs, Prisons, & Meth Queens

    3. Gangs, Prisons, & Meth Queens

    American cities are exploding with drug violence as the Clinton administration opens the door for Mexican cartels and ramps up prison sentences. An unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord takes vengeance.
    American cities are exploding with drug violence as the Clinton administration opens the door for Mexican cartels and ramps up prison sentences. An unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord takes vengeance.
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    1 h 25 min
    Jun 19, 2017
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  • 4. Heroin, Terrorists, & Kings of Pain

    4. Heroin, Terrorists, & Kings of Pain

    After 9/11, heroin lords and terrorists forge an unholy alliance. Afghanistan is a Narco state. El Chapo goes on the run. Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted and ponder if the war on drugs is worth it.
    After 9/11, heroin lords and terrorists forge an unholy alliance. Afghanistan is a Narco state. El Chapo goes on the run. Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted and ponder if the war on drugs is worth it.
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    1 h 25 min
    Jun 20, 2017
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    • America's War on Drugs
    DocumentaryHistorical
    IMDb 8.6/1020171 season
    America's War on Drugs is an immersive trip through the last five decades of American drug policy and the unintended consequences of a global power-grab of the narcotics black market.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Julian Kemp
    Producers
    Anthony BuzzettiElli HakamiJulian P. HobbsAnthony LappéClaudia LopezSteve MurphyAdrian MurrayAndy PearsonYasemin Rashit
    Cast
    Richard StrattonTy HurleySam ShoubberAlberto ManeiroCelerino Castillo IIIJon TozziChristopher GloverJoseph BalderramaAkemnji NdifornyenMark Arnold
    Studio
    A+E Networks
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    Content advisory
    16+
    flashing lightsviolencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual contentFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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