Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop (2023)

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Andrew Thornton’s drug operation was one of the largest Kentucky and Tennessee had ever seen. Thornton would perish while attempting to parachute carrying African gold coins, weapons, thousands in cash and 75 pounds of cocaine. From the CIA to secret parties, Thornton is described as the James Bond of Kentucky by those who knew him. The documentary uncovers the true story behind the drug-sniffing bear and its rise to stardom. The film dissects the myths surrounding the ultimate party animal. Did Country Music legend Waylon Jennings buy the taxidermied bear? How much cocaine did it eat? And is the actual drug-eating bear now on display in a Kentucky store?

Director: Kris Ellison Baete
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Jonny Trego
Production: WAVE
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

airplane, cocaine, kentucky, cop, bear, bears, cocaine cows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop about?
Andrew Thornton’s drug operation was one of the largest Kentucky and Tennessee had ever seen. Thornton would perish while attempting to parachute carrying African gold coins, weapons, thousands in cash and 75 pounds of cocaine. From the CIA to secret parties, Thornton is described as the James Bond of Kentucky by those who knew him. The documentary uncovers the true story behind the drug-sniffing bear and its rise to stardom. The film dissects the myths surrounding the ultimate party animal. Did Country Music legend Waylon Jennings buy the taxidermied bear? How much cocaine did it eat? And is the actual drug-eating bear now on display in a Kentucky store?
Who directed Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop?
Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop was directed by Kris Ellison Baete.
How long is Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop?
Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop?
Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop is a Documentary film.
Where was Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop produced?
Blow: The True Story of Cocaine, a Bear, and a Crooked Kentucky Cop was produced in United States of America.