The Legend of Cocaine Island release date signals the arrival of yet another essential documentary experience for 2019 audiences.

Following the release of Leaving Neverland and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, audiences are in need of a documentary far less heavy.

Not that The Legend of Cocaine Island isn’t heavy. It’s an incredible story. However, it’s one hilariously told and accounted for by those directly involved.

So, let’s take a deeper look into another terrific 2019 documentary.

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The Legend of Cocaine Island: Documentary

The documentary is billed as a southern fairy tale.

A man wishing to provide for his family is tipped to believe he can locate $2 million worth of cocaine.

Seizing the opportunity, he embarks on an unbelievable journey. Did he find riches?

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The Legend of Cocaine Island: Watch online

It will be able to stream very soon.

This Netflix Original documentary will, of course, be available to stream on Netflix exclusively.

So, when can you watch it?

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still from The Legend of Cocaine Island official trailer, Netflix 2019

The Legend of Cocaine Island: Release date

The Legend of Cocaine Island will be released on Netflix Friday, March 29th 2019.

It’s sure to be highly discussed, so be sure not to miss it. It’s an easy binge…

How long is it?

Unlike the aforementioned documentaries, The Legend of Cocaine Island is much shorter.

The Netflix original is feature length, rather than episodic.

So, it’ll be a quick one, packed with crazy information.

Who made it?

The film is directed by Theo Love.

He previously directed Little Hope Was Arson and one episode of Independent Lens.

This looks like his biggest project to date. Perhaps there are plenty more Netflix original documentaries to come from Love.

THE LEGEND OF COCAINE ISLAND IS AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019.

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