Storyline
This film describes the 1960s drug culture. Addicts discuss their experiences in the United States and in Vietnam. Dr. Stanley Yolles, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), talks about the drug culture and the NIMH role in prevention and treatment. The tape describes growth in the use of marijuana and heroin. In 1966, the Narcotic Addict Rehabilitation Act is the first law to give the addict a choice of treatment or jail. Synanon in California is a private, self-help, residential community that helps people deal with their addictions. New York's Daytop Village works not only with addicts on addictions, but on developing a new lifestyle. Methadone, though still experimental, has proved to be an effective treatment for heroin addiction.
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Cast & Crew
Rod Steiger
Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place was released on January 23, 1970.
The runtime of The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place is 23m.
The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place is a Documentary movie.
The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place was directed by William Templeton.
The main cast of The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place includes Rod Steiger.
The Distant Drummer: Bridge from No Place is originally in English.