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Robert Zemeckis on Smoking, Drinking and Drugging in the 20th Century: In Pursuit of Happiness

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 10m
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Robert Zemeckis on Smoking, Drinking and Drugging in the 20th Century: In Pursuit of Happiness (1999)
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On smoking, drinking and drugs in the 20th century. Via interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field interspersed with film clips that delves into the history of ... Read allOn smoking, drinking and drugs in the 20th century. Via interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field interspersed with film clips that delves into the history of USA's relationship with mind-altering substances.On smoking, drinking and drugs in the 20th century. Via interviews with historians and professionals in the drug treatment field interspersed with film clips that delves into the history of USA's relationship with mind-altering substances.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
115
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POPULARITY
44,339
705
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    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writer
      • Susan Emerling
    • Stars
      • David T. Courtwright
      • Fred Tomaselli
      • Arnold Washton
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      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writer
      • Susan Emerling
    • Stars
      • David T. Courtwright
      • Fred Tomaselli
      • Arnold Washton
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    10/10
    Excellent documentary on the American history of drugs, cigarettes and alcohol
    I had recorded this unknown gem a long time ago off of Showtime and just recently rediscovered it. It is an interesting look at legal and illegal vices in the 20th Century and mentions a few facts I found very surprising and quite enlightening. Apparently, this is one in a series of documentaries starting with 'The 20th Century:' title. (Check out the directors). Now that I've seen this, I'd love to see the rest.
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      • September 13, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
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      • In the 20th Century
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      • 5759 Productions
      • Buena Vista Television
      • Showtime Networks
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      1 hour 10 minutes
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      • Color

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