Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Stanley Nelson, Emmy award winning director
Stanley Nelson, Emmy award winning director
Stanley Nelson, Emmy award winning director
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Stanley Nelson discusses his documentary 'Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy', revealing the crack era's impact on racial inequality and policing.
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Get the buttons here!Crack Era Uncovered: Stanley Nelson on Racial Inequality and Policing
It's a war on people, and in America it's a war on black and brown people, and I don't think white America knows that.
What really happened during the crack epidemic of the 80s? In this gripping episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Stanley Nelson, the Emmy award-winning director behind the Netflix documentary 'Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy'. Nelson’s film shines a light on how crack cocaine not only devastated communities but also fueled racial and economic inequality, hyper-aggressive policing, and government corruption.
Through candid conversations, Nelson shares his perspective on the controversial 'war on drugs', the movement to defund the police, and the ongoing debate over drug legalization. He also touches on what white communities need to understand to help bridge the racial divide. This episode doesn't shy away from tough questions and offers a raw look at the systemic issues that continue to affect addiction and recovery today.
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of this critical period in history or seeking insights into current social justice movements, this conversation is both enlightening and essential.