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America's War on Drugs - Season 1

Series: America's War on Drugs
4.7
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Episodes
4
Rating
TV14
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
A+E Networks

About

"America's War on Drugs" is an immersive trip through the last five decades of American drug policy and the unintended consequences for a global power-grab of the narcotics black market.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 4

1. Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments

1h 24m

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The roots of America's War on Drugs reveals secret assassination attempts, the CIA's bizarre experiments with LSD and support of heroin traffickers, LSD parachuting from the sky, and how it led to a five decade war.

2. Cocaine, Cartels, & Crack Downs

1h 26m

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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.

3. Gangs, Prisons, & Meth Queens

1h 25m

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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.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Ty Hurleyactor
Christopher Gloveractor
Alberto Maneiroactor