Nelson George

A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.

During an economic downturn, a low-cost yet potent drug surfaces, sparking a moral hysteria driven by racial prejudice. Delve into the intricate history of crack cocaine in the 1980s.

The narrative follows Sport and Spoon, a pair of youthful hustlers who find themselves at the titular convention. Their experience takes a dramatic turn when they become embroiled in a…