DVD REVIEW DVD REVIEW: 'Cocaine Bear' lives high on implausibility BRUCE R. MILLER Apr 16, 2023 Apr 16, 2023 Updated Dec 6, 2023 0 1 of 2 From left, Sari (Keri Russell), Peter (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Ranger Liz (Margo Martindale) go on the hunt for "Cocaine Bear." Universal Pictures Keri Russell as Sari in "Cocaine Bear." Universal Pictures Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BRUCE R. 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