From Candy to Cocaine (1986)

In this film titled “From Candy to Cocaine” from 1986, the “Teens Kick-Off” performance group, a performance group recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, perform a modern theater piece on their personal stories of addiction and recoveries. The film also portrays adolescents, who share their stories from use and abuse to recovery. Real people, not actors, speak frankly about their addiction in a theater setting. Parents share their feelings, illustrating the family’s struggles. The film ends on a positive note, emphasizing recovery. It is produced in cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Department of Health and Human Services, directed by Terry Losardo, photographed by Charles Shedd, and edited by David Sherwin.

Director: Terry Losardo
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Charles Shedd
Editing: David Sherwin
Production: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Drug Abuse
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

drug addiction, cocaine, addiction, rehabilitation centre, drug rehabilitation, drugs, sobriety, substance abuse, anti drugs, stage performance, sober, teenager, recovering drug addict, scare film

Trailer

From Candy to Cocaine Trailer
More Films by Director: Terry Losardo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is From Candy to Cocaine about?
In this film titled “From Candy to Cocaine” from 1986, the “Teens Kick-Off” performance group, a performance group recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, perform a modern theater piece on their personal stories of addiction and recoveries. The film also portrays adolescents, who share their stories from use and abuse to recovery. Real people, not actors, speak frankly about their addiction in a theater setting. Parents share their feelings, illustrating the family’s struggles. The film ends on a positive note, emphasizing recovery. It is produced in cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the Department of Health and Human Services, directed by Terry Losardo, photographed by Charles Shedd, and edited by David Sherwin.
Who directed From Candy to Cocaine?
From Candy to Cocaine was directed by Terry Losardo.
How long is From Candy to Cocaine?
From Candy to Cocaine has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
Where was From Candy to Cocaine produced?
From Candy to Cocaine was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of From Candy to Cocaine?
The themes of From Candy to Cocaine include: Addiction and Recovery, Drug Addiction and Downfall.