Presents a mix of interrelated stories: a Mexican policeman finds himself and his partner caught in an often deadly web of corruption; a pair of DEA agents work undercover in a sordid and dangerous part of San Diego; a wealthy drug baron living in upscale, suburban America is arrested and learns how quickly his unknowing and pampered wife takes over his business; and the U.S. President's new drug czar must deal with his increasingly drug-addicted teenage daughter.

"Based on Traffic, created by Simon Moore, originally produced by Carnival Films for Channel 4 Television (U.K.).". Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. Disc two includes commentary from director Steven Soderbergh and writer Stephen Hahjan; film processing, editing, and dialogue editing demonstrations; and additional footage.