Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Huw G — 02 May 2014

A fast talking Miami cocaine business lads mag style documentary. Full of fascinating trivia, starkly devoid of real social analysis. Long.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Huw G on 02 May 2014.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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