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Through a Blue Lens
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Description
Constable Al Arsenault, along with six other policemen, began
video-documenting the lives of people on their beat to create a powerful
educational tool to help prevent drug use among young people. This unique
group of officers, dubbed the Odd Squad, forged an unusual relationship
between police and addicts in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Through a Blue Lens tells this moving and
compassionate story. The result is a gritty documentary that gives addicts a
voice to talk openly about who they are, and how they got to the streets.
Through their participation on this video, they hope to stop others from
sharing their nightmare. Warning: Contains coarse language and graphic
scenes. Preview before use.
A half-hour educational now available version of Through a
Blue Lens, entitled Flipping the World,
for students aged 13 to 16. The film follows seven high-school
students as they investigate the complex world of drug addiction. This
culturally diverse group of teenagers engage beat officers, recovered addicts,
people in drug recovery, and those still struggling with drug abuse in lively
and provocative interviews designed to stimulate classroom discussion.
1999, 52 min 08 s
Awards
The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Prize - Category: Adult Education - with a cash prize of $3,000US
International Educational Program Contest Japan Prize
November 17 to 24 2000, Tokyo - Japan
The Japan Prize - with a cash prize of $5,000US
International Educational Program Contest Japan Prize
November 17 to 24 2000, Tokyo - Japan
Chris Award - Category: Social Issues
International Film and Video Festival
October 25 to 27 2000, Columbus - USA
Award for Most Inspirational Short film or Video - given by the Youth Jury (Ages 13 +)
Reel to Real International Film Festival for Youth and Families
March 1 to 4 2000, Vancouver - Canada
