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Alex James : the Cocaine Diaries /

In 2008, former Blur bassist Alex James released an unapologetic account of his hedonistic heyday in which he claimed to have consumed a million pounds worth of coke and champagne. That prompted Colombia's then president, Alvaro Uribe, to invite James to his country to see the damage wrought by...

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Other Authors: Notman-Watt, David (Director), Galdos, Guillermo (Producer), James, Steven Alexander (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English and Spanish with English subtitles.
Published: London : British Broadcasting Corporation, 2008.
Series:Criminal justice and public safety in video
Subjects:
James, Alex, > 1968-
Cocaine industry > Colombia.
Drug traffic > Colombia.
Cocaïne > Industrie > Colombie.
Drogues > Trafic > Colombie.
Cocaine industry.
Drug traffic.
Colombia.
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Summary:In 2008, former Blur bassist Alex James released an unapologetic account of his hedonistic heyday in which he claimed to have consumed a million pounds worth of coke and champagne. That prompted Colombia's then president, Alvaro Uribe, to invite James to his country to see the damage wrought by cocaine. James agreed and, with characteristic self-assurance, made this documentary about the trip.
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 min.).
Playing Time:00:51:38