Through a Blue Lens


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Documentary that follows Vancouver's Odd Squad, a group of city police officers who patrol the Downtown Eastside. Combines on-the-street interviews and still photos shot by the police officers themselves with verite images to depict the devastating impact of drugs on men and women living in the Skid

Film Details

Also Known As
Cinemax Reel Life (03/07/00)
Genre
Documentary
Reality
Release Date
2000
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary that follows Vancouver's Odd Squad, a group of city police officers who patrol the Downtown Eastside. Combines on-the-street interviews and still photos shot by the police officers themselves with verite images to depict the devastating impact of drugs on men and women living in the Skid Row area of Vancouver. The Vancouver police collected their film and photos to assist a not-for-profit organization that helps to educate young people about the dangers of drugs.

Film Details

Also Known As
Cinemax Reel Life (03/07/00)
Genre
Documentary
Reality
Release Date
2000
Production Company
National Film Board Of Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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