Drug Talk: Some Current Drug Programs 1972
Explores the issues junior high and high schools were facing surrounding teen drug use. Looks at several very integrated public schools and programs being developed in them to prevent drug abuse. Includes the police lecture, the ex-addict, the youth organizer, and the "rap room." Anti-drug program organizers seek students' perspectives and knowledge about drugs. Some nice images of 1970s teens looking very stoned.

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Teddy 1971
Teddy narrates a snapshot of his life in Watts, California in 1971. He describes his relationship to religion, education, and radical politics, as well as his family and social life, against a backdrop of his neighborhood. He talks candidly about the War in Vietnam, the devaluation of education for Black young people, and the recent raid on the Black Panther Party Headquarters, with a clear-eyed sense of injustice. Social Seminar Film produced by the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Media Center for the National Institute of Mental Health. Preserved by the A/V Geeks from the Prelinger Archives.

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Booked for Safekeeping 1960    star_border 6
A training film showing police officers how to deal with persons who are mentally ill.

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Bunny Release date not available
College student Bunny narrates footage of her life, from school, dating, work, dating, and drugs. She communicates her mixed feelings apathy and aspiration in her life, underscored by the monotony of her work and school life and contrasted with the fun and ease of her social world. An educational film designed for classroom use. Social Seminar Film produced by the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Media Center for the National Institute of Mental Health. Preserved by the A/V Geeks from the Prelinger Archives.

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