The Heroin Wars(1996)
The Heroin Wars Synopsis
History of the narcotics trade in Burma and the War on Drugs. In 1964, director Adrian Cowell and cameraman Chris Menges went to mountainous eastern Burma to film the Shan revolutionary forces fighting a bloody civil war against the military dictatorship. The impoverished Shans had only one way to finance the war: opium. Cowell has returned several times over the last 30 years to record the ongoing civil war and the burgeoning opium trade. The first and last episodes are produced in association with WGBH/FRONTLINE.
The Heroin Wars (1996) is a documentary series that premiered on July 6, 1996, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes.
- First aired:
- 1996-07-06
- Last aired:
- 1996-07-20
- Producers:
- Roger James
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The Heroin Wars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Heroin Wars?
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How many seasons of The Heroin Wars are there?
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The Heroin Wars has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 6, 1996.
Is The Heroin Wars still running?
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No. The Heroin Wars is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 20, 1996.