Burp! Pepsi v. Coke in the Ice-Cold War

Burp! Pepsi v. Coke in the Ice-Cold War

1984 · 60 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

Burp! Pepsi Vs Coke in the Ice Cold War traces the history of these brands against the backdrop of global politics. The second world war was the perfect vehicle for Coca-Cola distribution (including to the Nazis), with bottling plants on front lines paid for by the US war department.

Directed by Alan Lowery

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