The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness
Jan 01, 1972 · 22m
Director
William TempletonOverview
The life of man is poor and nasty. A few plants give temporary relief: marijuana, alcohol, and opium. After a history of opium, including the 19th-century Opium Wars, we learn of the discovery of heroin; the rest of the film examines heroin trade and addiction in the U.S. Two tons a year enter the U.S., with only 100 pounds interdicted. Most is used in New York City. Interviews with customs officials, prosecutors, medical doctors and junkies provide points of view. The harsh 1956 law and the medically-oriented law of 1966 are contrasted, with the film on the side of treatment and rehabilitation. It ends with advocating reducing use here and finding other cash crops for farmers abroad.
Cast of The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness
Crew of The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness
About The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness
What is The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness about?
The life of man is poor and nasty. A few plants give temporary relief: marijuana, alcohol, and opium. After a history of opium, including the 19th-century Opium Wars, we learn of the discovery of heroin; the rest of the film examines heroin trade and addiction in the U.S. Two tons a year enter the U.S., with only 100 pounds interdicted. Most is used in New York City. Interviews with customs…
When was The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness released?
The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness was released on January 1, 1972.
Where can I watch The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness runs 22 minutes.
Who directed The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness was directed by William Templeton.
Who is in the cast of The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness?
The cast of The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness includes Paul Newman (Narrator).
Is The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness on Netflix?
No, The Distant Drummer: Flowers of Darkness is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.