Changing the Needle (1982)

A film about drug rehabilitation in Viet Nam

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A quarter of a million drug addicts —one of the most serious consequences of the Vietnam War. These addicts were the citizens of the South, and of Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Shot in 1981 by three Australian women, Changing the Needle was the first in-depth film to be made about Vietnam’s unique approach to drug rehabilitation at a time when few foreign film crews had access to Vietnam at all.

Director: Dasha Ross, Mavis Robertson, Martha Ansara
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: Jequerity Films, Ballad Films
Language: Tiếng Việt
Original Language: en

Keywords

vietnam war, vietnam, drug addiction, saigon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changing the Needle about?
A quarter of a million drug addicts —one of the most serious consequences of the Vietnam War. These addicts were the citizens of the South, and of Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Shot in 1981 by three Australian women, Changing the Needle was the first in-depth film to be made about Vietnam’s unique approach to drug rehabilitation at a time when few foreign film crews had access to Vietnam at all.
Who directed Changing the Needle?
Changing the Needle was directed by Dasha Ross, Mavis Robertson, Martha Ansara.
Who stars in Changing the Needle?
Changing the Needle stars Tessa Mallos.
How long is Changing the Needle?
Changing the Needle has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Changing the Needle?
Changing the Needle is a Documentary film.