For those of us raised on quality entertainment like Miami Vice and Scarface, this documentary is a must see. Told in a style that is vaguely tabloid and sensationalist (and using those weird CGI photo zoom manipulations pioneered by The Kid Stays In The Picture), this is nonetheless a fascinating watch. Newsreel footage from the time is scary violent, telling the story of how early 80s Miami became the most dangerous city in America as rival gangs executed each other and anyone else on the city streets. Partial cranial removal via gunshot as a daily occurrence. Running the coke gamut from drug importers/dealers whose dirty money built the city to bragging gang hitmen, the latter portion of the film perhaps harps on too much about a single legendary kingpin but when there’s this much jaw-dropping nastiness being talked about so matter-of-factly you can’t help but get enthused over the killin’. Worthy.

Interesting look at The Miami drug trade of the 80s. A loss of focus in the middle really hurts the film. While intriguing, the whole thing feels like something you could catch on cable. An ideal Netflix watch not something I would pay a ticket to see.

A great documentary detailing the bloodiest era of the Miami drug trade. An incredible story told in an incredibly engaging way.

A gripping documentary about drug trafficking. The film is great in that it features photographs and footage from the time and those interviewed are all important characters who vary from an almost-likable drug dealer to a despicable cold-blooded killer. Less entertaining than it is interesting, but it is well worth a watch.

A very interesting and fast-paced documentary about how wild Miami used to be in the 80's. If you have the DVD, listen to the director's commentary as it includes much added information which brings depth to the story.

Fascinating and terrifying, and if it wasn't true you'd never believe any of it could have happened.

For those of us raised on quality entertainment like Miami Vice and Scarface, this documentary is a must see. Told in a style that is vaguely tabloid and sensationalist (and using those weird CGI photo zoom manipulations pioneered by The Kid Stays In The Picture), this is nonetheless a fascinating watch. Newsreel footage from the time is scary violent, telling the story of how early 80s Miami became the most dangerous city in America as rival gangs executed each other and anyone else on the city streets. Partial cranial removal via gunshot as a daily occurrence. Running the coke gamut from drug importers/dealers whose dirty money built the city to bragging gang hitmen, the latter portion of the film perhaps harps on too much about a single legendary kingpin but when there’s this much jaw-dropping nastiness being talked about so matter-of-factly you can’t help but get enthused over the killin’. Worthy.

Interesting look at The Miami drug trade of the 80s. A loss of focus in the middle really hurts the film. While intriguing, the whole thing feels like something you could catch on cable. An ideal Netflix watch not something I would pay a ticket to see.

A great documentary detailing the bloodiest era of the Miami drug trade. An incredible story told in an incredibly engaging way.

Super involving documentary about the rise of cocaine in Miami in the 80's. Some of the stories told are so outrageous that Tony Montana seems like a saint in comparison.