The Pittsburgh Drug Trials (2015)

The Pittsburgh Drug Trials (2015) poster

Pittsburgh was the center of the sports world in 1979, home to the Super Bowl champion Steelers and the World Series champion Pirates. The Pirates and their rallying cry of “We Are Family” brought a renewed sense of pride to the city. But as it turned out, the family was dangerously dysfunctional, with many members succumbing to the temptation of cocaine and dragging baseball into a nationwide scandal. This film revisits that era and paints a picture of how, by 1985, easy drugs and fast nights brought the national pastime from the diamond to a federal courtroom.

Director: Mike Jacobs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Production: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

baseball, drugs, pittsburgh pirates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pittsburgh Drug Trials about?
Pittsburgh was the center of the sports world in 1979, home to the Super Bowl champion Steelers and the World Series champion Pirates. The Pirates and their rallying cry of “We Are Family” brought a renewed sense of pride to the city. But as it turned out, the family was dangerously dysfunctional, with many members succumbing to the temptation of cocaine and dragging baseball into a nationwide scandal. This film revisits that era and paints a picture of how, by 1985, easy drugs and fast nights brought the national pastime from the diamond to a federal courtroom.
Who directed The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?
The Pittsburgh Drug Trials was directed by Mike Jacobs.
Who stars in The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?
The Pittsburgh Drug Trials stars Hal Bodley, Kevin Connolly, Lonnie Smith, Dale Shiffman.
How long is The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?
The Pittsburgh Drug Trials has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is The Pittsburgh Drug Trials?
The Pittsburgh Drug Trials is a Documentary film.
Where was The Pittsburgh Drug Trials produced?
The Pittsburgh Drug Trials was produced in United States of America.