In the 1960’s,?anti-drug commercials, movies, and short films suddenly seemed to pop up everywhere. ?The problem with that is that, with only a couple of exceptions, most of these PSA-style films became instant classics because of how ridiculous they were or had the unanticipated result of making the drug culture seem awesome. ?If you want to take a trip down the nostalgia trail, then these films are for you.
1. Curious Alice (1971)
- Alice in Wonderland-ish
- Inadvertently makes drugs seem cool
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2. Marijuana — with Sonny Bono (1968)
- Sonny Bono — enough said
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3. Narcotics: Pit of Despair (1967)
- It opens with a mean looking snake waiting to strike and infect you with its poison.
- Over-the-top rhetoric
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4. Keep Off the Grass (1969)
- Kid gets busted for pot by his mom
- Dad warns the kid about the effect of drugs and makes it sound cool, so the kid decides to try them. Parenting fail.
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5. Go Ask Alice (1973)
- A full-length movie
- Starring Andy Griffith
- And William Shatner
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6. Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990)
- Pres. George H.W. and Barbara Bush give an intro.
- Starring Bugs Bunny, Garfield, the Smurfs, the Muppet Babies, the Chipmunks, and Alf talking about pot
- It has a “bad pot angel” voiced by George C. Scott.
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7. This is Your Brain on Drugs
- The classic!
Big thanks to Flavorwire for pulling together this awesome list.
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Tiffany Willis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Liberal America. An unapologetic member of the Christian Left, she has spent most of her career actively working with ?the least of these? and disadvantaged and oppressed populations. She’s passionate about their struggles. To stay on top of topics she discusses,?like her?Facebook page,?follow her on Twitter, or?connect with her via LinkedIn. She also has?a?grossly neglected personal blog?and a?literary quotes blog that is a labor of love. Find her somewhere and join the discussion.
