Freeway: Crack in the System
DocumentaryBiographyCrimeDrama
A drug kingpin's rise during the 1980s crack epidemic reveals shocking connections between cocaine trade, CIA operations, and Nicaraguan Contras in this story of power and conspiracy.
Director
Marc Levin
Writers
N/A
Stars
Michael Levine, 'Freeway' Ricky Ross, Eric Sterling
Release Date
February 7, 2015
Language
English
Country
United States, Nicaragua
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💬 5
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🎭 Top Cast
Michael Levine
as Self
'Freeway' Ricky Ross
as Self
Eric Sterling
as Self
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Production
Al Jazeera America, Blowback Productions, Continental Media
🏷️ Keywords
iran contracontrasgovernment cover updrug smugglinggovernment corruption
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⭐ Featured Review
Solid documentary
"It was very well directed and tells the story of what really went on in LA in the 1980s. I can see a film adaption happening some time in the future..."
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📖 Synopsis
A drug kingpin's rise during the 1980s crack epidemic reveals shocking connections between cocaine trade, CIA operations, and Nicaraguan Contras in this story of power and conspiracy.