Barclay Powers

How much freedom is too much? Every democratic society faces this question. Most have similar answers. Then there's Holland. The Dutch vision of a free society includes a legalized sex industry, the open sale of marijuana, total equality for gays, the distribution of clean syringes and methadone to drug addicts, sex education for schoolchildren and government financed abortion and euthanasia. Has this unconventional approach changed Holland from a land of tulips, windmills and wooden shoes into a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah? Apparently not. In Holland rates of drug use, addiction and AIDS transmission are extremely low, and the Dutch have the lowest rates of abortion, teenage pregnancy and imprisonment in the world. SEX, DRUGS & DEMOCRACY, a startling and provocative film, explores the limits of personal freedom through an uncensored look at morality and politics in Holland. The award-winning documentary, which features an outstanding soundtrack with music from American and Dutch indie bands, played theatrically in 100 cities across America and grossed over a million dollars while garnering great reviews, extensive festival play, and heavy media coverage coast to coast. A copy of the film was also sent to every member of Congress by a wealthy businessman interested in stimulating debate. The film was written, produced, directed and edited by Jonathan Blank.

How much freedom is too much? Every democratic society faces this question. Most have similar answers. Then there's Holland. The Dutch vision of a free society includes a legalized sex industry, the open sale of marijuana, total equality for gays, the distribution of clean syringes and methadone to drug addicts, sex education for schoolchildren and government financed abortion and euthanasia. Has this unconventional approach changed Holland from a land of tulips, windmills and wooden shoes into a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah? Apparently not. In Holland rates of drug use, addiction and AIDS transmission are extremely low, and the Dutch have the lowest rates of abortion, teenage pregnancy and imprisonment in the world. SEX, DRUGS & DEMOCRACY, a startling and provocative film, explores the limits of personal freedom through an uncensored look at morality and politics in Holland. The award-winning documentary, which features an outstanding soundtrack with music from American and Dutch indie bands, played theatrically in 100 cities across America and grossed over a million dollars while garnering great reviews, extensive festival play, and heavy media coverage coast to coast. A copy of the film was also sent to every member of Congress by a wealthy businessman interested in stimulating debate. The film was written, produced, directed and edited by Jonathan Blank.