Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy -

: The 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act established mandatory minimums where possessing 5 grams of crack carried the same sentence as 500 grams of powder cocaine.

The film investigates how high-level corruption and political agendas may have fueled the crisis. 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 : The 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act established mandatory

Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: While powder cocaine was often associated with wealthy

: 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

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