Pot Burning
Pot Burning
Clip: 318864_1_1
Year Shot: 1972
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master:
Original Film: WPA 523
HD: N/A
Location: Ohio
Timecode: -
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.