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Cocaine Cowboys takes viewers behind the scenes of the illegal drug trade in Miami, Florida. Although marijuana imports dominated the drug trade in the early 1960s and 1970s, lucrative cocaine imports were quick to take its place. But how was this dangerous drug brought in? What effects did it have on Miami at the time?

In this documentary, these and many other questions surrounding the Miami drug trade are revealed. The drug importers will reveal their main method to transport cocaine in was by boat and air. They also reveal to us the complexity of their transportation methods.

The film explores the economic growth of Miami during this time period and argues much of it was due to the illegal drug trade. Their was such vast amounts of money being made by these drug trade workers and they in turn pumped it back into the community, contributing to the economic growth.

Featuring interviews with journalists, drug trade workers, police enforcement, lawyers and drug smugglers Cocaine Cowboys offers a first-hand look into the Miami drug war. While exploring the rise of cocaine, the film also examines the crime epidemic that came along with it.  The documentary will captivate you as it takes an in-depth look into how Miami became the murder, drug, and cash capital of the United States.

Be sure to watch the sequel, titled Cocaine Cowboys 2: Hustlin’ With The Godmother, if you enjoyed this one!

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