https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/d5f5fb69-5b63-4a58-8bb1-bd466de7275c Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film features a compilation of three one-minute long PSA-style films from the 1970s. The films advocate against both drug and alcohol abuse and feature examples of well-known American celebrities involved in anti-drug and alcohol campaigns, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Jason Robards. PSA #1 (0:07-1:01): This American Medical Association color PSA-style film seeks to debunk myths around marijuana usage. Made in a psychedelic art-style of animation, the film dispels myths about marijuana usage, such as that it is safer than alcohol. Film opens (0:07). Psychedelic art-style animation continues depicting wine bottles and rainbow colors, narration begins (0:10). Debunking myths surrounding marijuana use, animated teenagers smoking joints; Image of brain under the influence (0:15). Closing credits, American Medical Association seal (1:01). PSA #2 (1:22-1:52): Made by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a subsidiary of the United States department of Health, Education, and Welfare, this PSA-style film warns against the use of the drug Phencyclidine or phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP). PCP, also known as angel dust, is a dissociative anesthetic mainly used recreationally for its significant mind-altering effects. Film opens, man sits in chair and talks to camera in dimly lit room with 1970s-era floral curtains; Introduces PSA about PCPs and their dangers (1:22). Closing credits, PCP mailing address (1:52). PSA #3 (2:12-2:39): Made by Will Rogers Institute in cooperation with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a subsidiary of the United States department of Health, Education, and Welfare, this PSA-style film warns against the use of drugs of all kinds from marijuana to prescription pills. The film uses Elizabeth Taylor, one of the most popular stars of classical Hollywood cinema, to convey its message. Film opens to Elizabeth Taylor speaking to camera (2:12). Statistics regarding drug abuse in America (2:17). Elizabeth Taylor closing statement (2:34). Closing credits (2:39). PSA #4: Duplicate of prior film (2:56-3:26). PSA #5: Duplicate of prior film (3:46-4:15). PSA #6 (4:28-5:05): Made by the National Council on Alcoholism, this PSA-style film uses actor Jason Robards as an example of a well known public figure and alcoholic who has turned his life around and found joy. Robards was a very successful American actor who struggled throughout his career privately with alcoholism. In 1972, following a near fatal crash, Robards overcame his addiction and went on to publicly campaign for alcoholism awareness. Film opens (4:28). Announcer announces prize winner at ceremony, audience claps, camera zooms into actor Jason Robards and wife (Lois O'Connor) (4:36). Robards on stage accepting award, audience gives standing ovation, credits flash across screen (5:02). Film ends (5:05). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3dU4WkLqIY Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:13:10 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/d5f5fb69-5b63-4a58-8bb1-bd466de7275c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.