L.A. Confidential
Synopsis
Hollywood's drug trade generates $350 billion a year, with users, dealers, and doctors all playing a role in the city's complex underbelly.
Synopsis
Twenty-two-year-old Deathy prepares for a night out in Hollywood, where the drug trade thrives. Alongside her, John, a Vietnam veteran, panhandles for money to buy drugs after living on the streets since the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The program includes graphic depictions of drug use and distribution, revealing the industry's scale. The drug trade in Los Angeles is valued at $350 billion a year, involving dealers, users, and doctors.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Deathy, a model using drugs to cope with Hollywood pressures.
- Follow John, a Vietnam vet panhandling for drug money.
- See the impact of addiction on Hollywood's aspiring stars.
Did You Know
- The drug trade in Hollywood is part of a $350 billion a year industry.
- Deathy, a 22-year-old model, parties several times a day.
- John became homeless due to the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual revenue of the drug industry mentioned in the documentary?
$350 billion a year.
How many people live, work, or hang out in Hollywood, California?
Around 200,000 people.
What event caused John to become homeless?
John was made homeless by the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
What are people saying?
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