In FLOWERS OF DARKNESS, Narrator Paul Newman (!!) takes us on a tragical history tour of the origins of heroin. Starting with the opium poppy, he leads us through the ancient story of the Eastern drug trade, the introduction of opium / morphine to Westerners, and the eventual criminal enterprise built around heroin. Much is made about its addictive nature, and the doom that follows its use.
While certainly dated, this documentary does gain points by shying away from the use of the "hip" lingo, that usually accompanies these sort of productions. Mr. Newman's delivery is sedate, and lacking any of the typical ballyhoo and blather.
Surprisingly informative...
While certainly dated, this documentary does gain points by shying away from the use of the "hip" lingo, that usually accompanies these sort of productions. Mr. Newman's delivery is sedate, and lacking any of the typical ballyhoo and blather.
Surprisingly informative...