: 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.
Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
The documentary (2021), directed by Stanley Nelson, explores the devastating 1980s crack epidemic in America. It highlights how the drug's emergence was met with a "War on Drugs" that many argue was more of a war on marginalized communities. The Rise of Crack : The 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act established mandatory