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FEATHERED COCAINE investigates the international trade of falcons, which is the fourth most profitable illegal trade after drugs, people, and weapons. The film examines the impact of falcon smuggling on global politics, economy, and society over thousands of years. It connects the falcon trade to historical events involving royal dynasties, the CIA, the KGB, the oil industry, and Al Qaeda.
Produced shortly before the alleged execution of Osama bin Laden, the documentary features CIA Operative Alan Parrot, who met bin Laden six times from 2004 to 2010. The film presents an investigative narrative that intertwines wildlife trafficking with significant geopolitical dynamics, revealing a hidden world that affects various aspects of society and international relations.
Why Watch
- •Meet CIA Operative Alan Parrot and his unique connections.
- •Find out how falcon smuggling links to major historical events.
- •See the impact of wildlife trafficking on global politics.
Did You Know
•Falcon smuggling is the fourth most profitable illegal trade.
•Alan Parrot met Osama bin Laden six times between 2004 and 2010.
•The documentary was produced shortly before bin Laden's alleged execution.
•The falcon trade has influenced global politics for thousands of years.
Perfect For
Wildlife traffickingCIA operationsMiddle Eastern politics