There are very few documentaries that have completely changed my life. This one changed my brain chemistry. The documentary “Freeway: Crack in the System” details an alternative story of the War on Drugs. One that makes the United States was more culpable and involved than I think they would like to be. This is the conspiracy that I know for a fact is true and it is one of the most horrifying true crime stories ever told.
As a black girl with a knack for conspiracy theories, I couldn't resist crafting a paper on this mind-bending saga. Little did I know, this documentary would challenge everything I thought I knew about the war on drugs. You see, it's not just about Freeway Ricky Ross; it's about the insidious connection between the CIA and the influx of crack into our communities.
This isn't your typical true crime story. It's a roller coaster through both the Reagan and Nixon eras, where policies left inner cities in tatters, creating the perfect storm for the crack epidemic to take hold. The documentary exposes the government's role in orchestrating this chaos, painting a vivid picture of how black lives became pawns in a political game.
But it's not all about politics; it's about people. Families torn apart lives shattered – all casualties of a war that wasn't fought on battlefields but on the streets we call home. The narrative unfolds with Freeway Ricky Ross at the center, a man who unwittingly became a kingpin in a game rigged by those in power.
As I react to each revelation, I can't help but question the morality and ethics behind the war on drugs. This isn't just a documentary; it's a mirror reflecting uncomfortable truths about why black communities still bear the scars of a war that others conveniently ignore.