Educational Anti-Drug Use Short Film “ Drugs: a Primary Film ” Prescription Drugs Xd4640 (1972)
1972 · Short film · 9 min
Synopsis
This 1972 educational film was created to be used in conjunction with school-based anti-drug programs. It depicts a variety of situations where youth may come in contact with drugs, including prescription drugs. The film explores the proper use of drugs as administered by a doctor or at home. It specifically targets situations children would likely experience. The film also boasts the need for a rich and healthy life to keep youth from getting into trouble. It was directed by Hans Halberstadt and produced by Barr Films. Opening scenes include a scenario in which a woman and child visit the doctor’s office over a sore throat (:21). The doctor checks the boy’s throat with a tongue depressor (:38). He then dictates the proper medication and dosage to the mother of the boy (1:16). A span of varying prescription medicines follows with names such as Maalox (1:26), Compazine, Thorazine and Promazine (1:40). Multiple ways of consuming the medication is shown including using a needle (1:58), by drinking a liquid form of the medication (2:08) or simply by taking a pill (2:10). Ointments (2:20) and nasal sprays (2:25) are other ways of administering medications. Alcohol is also a drug as it is a mind-altering substance (2:35). A young girl is pictured lying in bed with a thermometer in her mouth (2:35). The mother checks the child’s temperature showing it to be over 100 degrees (3:00). The mother gives the girl a single dosage of aspirin and leaves the room (3:30). Unfortunately, the…
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- Running time
- 9 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Stock Footage
- Hans Halberstadt
- Barr Films
- Ford Model
- Periscope Film