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201795 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Wildlands

201795 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(9 ratings)• TMDB

Rusty Young returns to Bolivia to investigate the cocaine trade's impact on society, revealing stories of violence, corruption, and economic hardship.

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Rusty Young returns to Bolivia to investigate the cocaine trade's impact on society, revealing stories of violence, corruption, and economic hardship.

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Colin Offlanddirector

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Rusty Young returns to Bolivia to investigate the cocaine trade. He interviews local communities affected by the drug industry. The film shows the violence and corruption associated with trafficking. Young also questions the effectiveness of current anti-drug policies. The documentary presents personal stories that outline the economic challenges faced by those involved in this illicit business. It runs for 95 minutes and was directed by Colin Offland.

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