Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Matt F — 06 Oct 2007

Coke put Miami on the modern map.Great doc.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Matt F on 06 Oct 2007.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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