History Channel’s eight hour documentary series steps through the history of the drug war and its unexpected effects on American culture and politics.

Julian had to recreate thirty different countries across seven decades.

Filmed entirely in Norwich, UK, ninety-nine scenes were shot, covering five different languages, each in a completely different setting.

To simulate archive footage, all scenes were shot on period equipment with over forty different vintage camera systems used. Many other techniques were employed, including forced perspective (example below).