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If... Drugs Were Legal

  • Episode aired Jan 12, 2005
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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  • Drama
In a Britain of the future, clubs and bars are licensed to sell drugs such as ecstasy. But when two girls die, the regulatory body Ofdrug sends an agent to investigate.In a Britain of the future, clubs and bars are licensed to sell drugs such as ecstasy. But when two girls die, the regulatory body Ofdrug sends an agent to investigate.In a Britain of the future, clubs and bars are licensed to sell drugs such as ecstasy. But when two girls die, the regulatory body Ofdrug sends an agent to investigate.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
115
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  • Director
    • Nick Copus
  • Writers
    • Nick Copus
    • J.C. Wilsher
  • Stars
    • Nila Aalia
    • Bronwen Davies
    • Juliet Ellis
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  • Director
    • Nick Copus
  • Writers
    • Nick Copus
    • J.C. Wilsher
  • Stars
    • Nila Aalia
    • Bronwen Davies
    • Juliet Ellis
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    • 2User reviews
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    Nila Aalia
    Nila Aalia
    • Dr. Sternbergas Dr. Sternberg
    Bronwen Davies
    • Carrie Lucasas Carrie Lucas
    Juliet Ellis
    Juliet Ellis
    • Emma Parkeras Emma Parker
    Sasha Finn
    • Josieas Josie
    Tim Frances
    Tim Frances
    • The Commisioneras The Commisioner
    Christopher Fulford
    Christopher Fulford
    • Jack Rydalas Jack Rydal
    Kevin Howarth
    Kevin Howarth
    • Daniel Kandinskias Daniel Kandinski
    Togo Igawa
    Togo Igawa
    • Dr. Kajiyaas Dr. Kajiya
    Emmanuel Ighodaro
    Emmanuel Ighodaro
    • Jasonas Jason
    Richard Leaf
    Richard Leaf
    • Marc Pavelas Marc Pavel
    Simon Lowe
    Simon Lowe
    • Carlas Carl
    Anna Southgate
    Anna Southgate
    • Cloeas Cloe
    Mark Thomas
    Mark Thomas
    • Dr. Harry Stephensas Dr. Harry Stephens
    Danielle Walters
    Danielle Walters
    • Tanyaas Tanya
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      • Nick Copus
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      • Nick Copus
      • J.C. Wilsher
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    6/10
    Thought provoking, yet BIASED
    I'd recommend this documentary for anyone. Many of the issues hit hard, force you to think, and provide viewpoints you may never have thought of. With that said, it is quite biased.

    The 'simulated future' is VERY bleak. The camera lighting and music set an incredibly depressing mood, which is extremely unfair to the argument. We are unevenly influenced by things such as music, mood, and visuals. Setting a negative tone overshadows all of the pro legalization arguments every expert brings sup.

    Most of the interviews with real people bring up research and points that show HUGE benefits to society from legalization, but many of these are unfairly ignored because the mood is so damn depressing.

    Also, the background story is irrelevant. "TWO PEOPLE DIED OF TAKING SEMI-LEGAL DRUGS IN THE FUTURE!!! SO HORRIBLE, BAN ALL DRUGS!!" The plot conveniently ignores the argument that thousands of people die today from unmonitored, and often laced, illegal drugs.

    Final thoughts: Watch it, and take notes on the interviews. It brings up very many good points. Watch the 'simulation' for entertainment, but don't take it seriously. It contributes nothing to this piece.
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    • Mar 23, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • BBC Drama Group
      • Blast! Films
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      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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