The head of the National Drug Control Policy discovers that his daughter is abusing cocaine. In Mexico, a policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin’s trophy wife must learn her husband’s ruthless business after he is arrested.

The prolific Steven Soderbergh had a banner year at the turn of the millennium, scoring Oscar® gold with the two films he released in 2000. This all-star, war-on-drugs epic included Best Director among its trophy haul, testifying to Soderbergh’s dynamic handling of its compelling narrative tapestry.