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.

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 Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: : It explores the "conspiracy" theory that the U

: The epidemic and subsequent policing strategies led to mass incarceration, the vilification of Black women (the "crack baby" and "crack mother" myths), and the destruction of families. While powder cocaine was often associated with wealthy

The film investigates how high-level corruption and political agendas may have fueled the crisis.