Flipping the World - Drugs Through a Blue Lens

- Moira Simpson,
- 2000,
- 30 min

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Synopsis
Education

Inspired by the hit documentary Through a Blue Lens, Flipping the World is an honest look at the world of youth and drug addiction as told by those who have been there. Seven culturally diverse high school students meet with members of the Odd Squad – Vancouver police officers who, since 1998, have been filming people addicted to drugs. The students talk to the cops, then meet some young people in recovery and others struggling with drug addiction. An important discussion starter, this film provides a wealth of teachable moments for educators and others who work with youth.

Grade 9 - 12

Heath/Personal Development / Mental Health/Stress/Suicide

Diversity/Pluralism / Diversity in Communities

Teaching Guides

Guide 1

Educational purpose:

Discuss why it is critical to include stories of actual addicts when making this kind of film. How important was it to show cultural diversity among the addicts? Does this kind of interview process with real addicts make an impact on students? Would students contemplating drug use be deterred by this in-your-face approach? Research the success of this type of prevention program.

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Flipping the World - Drugs Through a Blue Lens

Malaclypse

“Showing this film to anyone would be a terrible way to educate about drugs and drug abuse. The underlying message is "Kids, don't do heroin", which is spot on - no doubt, heroin is very bad for you. But it is also filled with the typical police viewpoint that all illegal drugs are bad, and makes a lot of ignorant statements about drugs which are not addictive at all and, regardless of their illegality, can actually be helpful in the right setting. It also includes the viewpoints of children who are clearly not very informed about the effects of the drugs they are discussing, nor do they attempt to understand those effects without taking off the blue sunglasses. It is propaganda at best. ”

16 Jul 2011