| Pot Burning | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Catalog #: | 318864 | |
| Clip Number: | 318864-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 523 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Ohio | |
| Year Shot: | 1972 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | DRUGS: Illicit DRUGS: Marijuana LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Ohio | |
| Description: | ON PREVIEW CASSETTE# 210171 This footage pertains to the mass disposal of illegal drugs. First shot is of a man carrying an entire hemp plant from van to metal garbage bin. A man in the background is taking a photograph. CU of canvas bag that reads "VIETNAM-MUON NAM". CU of marijuana burning in the garbage bin. Shot of man squatting down with hammer in hand sifting through a cardboard box. The box contains glass and plastic bottles. Shot of heat and smoke billowing from garbage can. You can see teenage boys standing around watching the event through a hazy smoke screen. It is likely that they are trying to get a contact buzz. Shot of man throwing cardboard box and its contents into burning garbage can. | |
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