The Trade (2018)★ 7.4/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Matthew Heineman
This documentary series offers a visceral look into the personal stories of those most affected by illicit industries. Season 1 covers the opioid epidemic, Season 2 follows Central American migrants on their perilous journeys to the U.S.
- Original title
- The Trade
- Storyline
- This documentary series from Oscar®-nominated, Emmy®-winning director Matthew Heineman offers a visceral look at illicit industries, and tells the stories of those most affected by them. Season 1 goes inside the opioid epidemic, from cartel-controlled Mexico to heartland America where addicts and law enforcement combat the cycles of drug abuse. Season 2 centers on human trafficking and smuggling, following Central Americans on a perilous odyssey to the US, the shadow industries that prey on them, and law enforcement agents who try to stop them.
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 407
- Companies
- Our Time Projects, NRK2, Showtime Documentary Films, Showtime Networks, Sky Documentaries
- Release dates
- US February 2, 2018
- SE September 10, 2018