Plan Colombia: Cashing In on the Drug War Failure
Colombia is synonymous with drug trafficking, the country earns an enormous amount of money every year by shipping its illegal wares to the US. But the American government has been engaged in a lengthy battle to stop the Colombian drug barons from trading with their country...or have they? Filmmakers Gerard Ungerman and Audrey Brohey take a look at the War on Drugs, and find some surprisingly lax activities taking place. Includes a compelling mix of facts, figures, and speculation, with commentary by Noam Chomsky and Senator Paul Wellstone.
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentaries, Political Docos
Country: USA, Colombia
Director: Gerard Ungerman, Audrey Brohy
Starring: Narrated by, Edward Asner
Duration: 57 Minutes
Rating: M
7.9/10
Location in store: Documentary (Political)
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