Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Nate O — 19 Mar 2008

Great documentary on the drug trade in the 70s and 80s.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Nate O on 19 Mar 2008.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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