Shot in the U.S., Canada, Russia, England, France, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, the Sahara Desert and China, The Cola Conquest takes us from Coke's invention by a morphine-addicted Civil War vet to the brink of the 21st century. Along the way, we explore the delicious paradox at the heart of Coke: How does a soft drink, more than 99% sweetened water, come to wield enormous power and assume such significance in so many people's lives?
Show Info
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed
(50 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.dliproductions.ca
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Previous Episode
Cola-Colonization
Episode 1x03; Sep 9, 1998
Tea spills in China, wine in France and blood in Guatemala, as Coca-Cola teaches the world to acquire a taste for "The Real Thing." But as Coke — and Pepsi — are busy abroad conquering new markets, upstart colas are nipping at their heels back home.…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: Cola-Colonization | Sep 9, 1998 | |
| 1x02: Cola War and Peace | Sep 8, 1998 | |
| 1x01: The Big Sell | Sep 7, 1998 |