A counterculture movement emerged as a rebellion against the establishment, primarily comprising young adults from middle or upper-middle-class families. The community was bound together by widespread marijuana use, with smaller factions also using stronger illicit drugs. Under the influence, hippies often expressed themselves artistically, such as through acid rock music. Many hippies sought out like-minded travelers at holy cities, where they would gather in secret locations. While the counterculture's drug use was illegal, they argued that establishment's legal substance use and abuse, such as alcohol and tobacco, was more dangerous. In contrast, the establishment viewed the counterculture as an economic and moral drain, leading to a desire to bridge the gap for a better society.
A Movable Scene
The tumultuous 1960s serve as the setting for this educational short film, exploring the issues of illegal drug use and the disillusioned youth and hippie counterculture.
