Illicit: The Dark Trade
Genres
Overview
Documenting the shadowy world of illegal trade that in this era of globalization spans the entire planet with a growing web of criminal networks. Counterfeiting is not just about knock-off brand handbags or pirated DVDs; these global supply chains also carry much more dangerous items: drugs, weapons, fake pharmaceuticals, knock-off car and airline parts, and more.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
56 min
Release Date
2008-04-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Peter Coyote
Self - Narrator (voice)
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