Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy

This documentary examines the emergence of crack in the United States during the 1980s. It explores how a potent and inexpensive drug appeared during a period of economic recession, triggering a widespread moral panic that was driven by racism.

The film was directed by Stanley Nelson, who later directed We Want the Funk! and The Color of Cola. Produced by Firelight Films with Nicole London, Keith Brown, and Cameo George, the project features a cast of 27 people. The credited cast includes neuroscientist Carl Hart, as well as Koe Rodriguez, Nelson George, Corey Pegues, Samson Styles, and Felipe Luciano, all appearing as themselves.

With a runtime of 89 minutes, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 4,100 votes and a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 93 votes.