: Nelson highlights the shift from "beat cops" to heavily armed units in body armor, marking the beginning of the militarized policing seen today. Harsh Sentencing and Lasting Impact
In the early 1980s, during a period of recession, crack emerged as a cheap and powerful version of cocaine. While powder cocaine was often associated with wealthy white users, crack quickly became a fixture in lower-income, inner-city neighborhoods. Systemic Corruption and Conspiracy Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
Watch the official trailer to see how the documentary explores the 'shadowy origins' and systemic impact of the crack epidemic: : Nelson highlights the shift from "beat cops"