Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth (1956)

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An educational film sponsored and distributed by the Los Angeles-based Narcotic Educational Foundation of America and directed by Gilbert Lasky with financial assistance of the Woman’s Relief Corps targets teachers as well as junior and senior high school students in the war on drugs. Narcotics are classified and effects of opiates, stimulants, and barbiturates are summarized and dramatized

Director: Gilbert Lasky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

heroin, cocaine, speed, teacher, marijuana, drugs, amphetamines, narcotics, pills, barbiturates, student, teenager, opiates, drug scare

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What is Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth about?
An educational film sponsored and distributed by the Los Angeles-based Narcotic Educational Foundation of America and directed by Gilbert Lasky with financial assistance of the Woman’s Relief Corps targets teachers as well as junior and senior high school students in the war on drugs. Narcotics are classified and effects of opiates, stimulants, and barbiturates are summarized and dramatized
Who directed Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth was directed by Gilbert Lasky.
Who stars in Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth stars Lowell Thomas, Ronald Trujillo, Jim Raymond.
How long is Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth?
The themes of Narcotics: A Challenge to Youth include: Drug Addiction and Downfall.