Book · 2009 · Performing Arts
Cocaine Cowboys
An Explicit History of Miami's Drug Rush
Why people recommend it
Cocaine Cowboys by Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman is a gripping true-crime documentary exploring the massive drug trade and violent crime wave that engulfed Miami during the late 1970s and 1980s. On an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience in January 2019, host Joe Rogan enthusiastically recommended the documentary to guest Din Thomas. Rogan expressed immense admiration for the project, urging his guest and the audience to watch the first and second installments because of their compelling storytelling and unforgettable interviews. He emphasized that the documentary features some of the most engaging and shocking firsthand accounts ever captured on film, ensuring viewers will immediately understand its cultural impact. The recommendation underscored the podcast's frequent exploration of wild historical eras and compelling criminal lore. True-crime enthusiasts regularly seek out the documentary based on such energetic endorsements, drawn in by the fast-paced narrative detailing the rise of the South Florida drug empire.
Who recommended it
- Joe Rogan Recommended
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
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