Through a Blue Lens

Publisher:

National Film Board
2000

Availability:

National Film Board
English
www.nfb.ca

Format:

Video/DVD

Audience:

Grades 7-12

Preparation time:

Preview video and prepare discussion questions.

Resources required:

TV, VCR or DVD player, screen

Approach:

Video that can accompany curriculum resources

A reality documentary done on the streets of Vancouver, this video gives addicts a voice to speak about their addictions and how they ended on the streets. This video emphasizes the social and health issues related to addictions as well as how the police view them as real people. This video is attractive to youth because it shows the graphic effects of being addicted to drugs and how they are a "slave to the drug".

Application/relevance to curriculum:

Relevance to decision-making – can be used in Careers, Health and Physical Education, and Drama.

Comments:

Graphic video may appeal to students.