Protest: Prohibition and Pot

Year Published: 1969

Complete Record: This film shows a comparison between the prohibition of Alcohol and the illegality of Marijuana in the United States. The first part of the film is a compilation of older footage from the prohibition period showing people drinking liquor, beer, and wine in bars and casinos, mixed with footage of men and women speaking out against the dangers of Alcohol. The next part shows the end of prohibition and begins discussing Pot and its effects. There is footage of Congressional hearings discussing drug use and laws concerning them. Drugs discussed are Marijuana, Speed, LSD, and Alcohol. Then there are interviews with College and Teenage aged people discussing drug use.