Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Wu C — 19 Jan 2008

Very good doc on the Miami drug wars of the 70s-80s.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Wu C on 19 Jan 2008.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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