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Synopsis

An examination of the crystal meth epidemic, this well-intentioned documentary has at its core the stories and reflections of a dozen gay men across the US. We learn of the drug’s allure, its promise, and why its popularity is soaring within the culture. Use of the drug almost always begins as an ecstatic, mind-blowing thrill ride where one finds himself on top of the world with feelings of superhuman power and collegial connectivity with those around him. The world becomes a place of boundless opportunity and brilliance, and any trace of fear or insecurity is cast off in favor of infinite confidence and libidinous prowess. As crystal’s power takes hold, however, it begins to call the shots, and the fun takes a turn for darkness. Some of the men in the film are current users, and they share their life with us while under the constant influence of “Tina.” Through their eyes we see how immense and powerful this drug can be, and how it cleverly and insistently saturates one life, in spite of the nagging, conscious knowledge that it is also destroying it. Other interviewees are former denizens of “Tina World,” who have lost everything because of the drug, but who have managed to shake Tina’s grip and crawl back from the depths she lead them to… Glimmers of hope in a realm where less than 6% ever succeed escaping from.

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DVD : $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 881394104129
Catalog #: DV2595602

Studio : Cinema Libre

Languages: English (Primary)
Features:
Audio commentary: With director Todd Ahlberg
Interview(s): Follow-up interviews

Customer Reviews

Stories and Recollections

Amos Lassen wrote on 02/20/2011:

“Meth”
Stories and Reflections
Amos Lassen
“Meth” is a documentary that looks at today’s crystal meth epidemic in the gay community. It is a series of stories and reflections of twelve gay men from across the United States and they do not hold anything back as they relate their experiences with the drug. They speak of the allure of the drug and why it has become so popular. What is unfortunate is those that need this film will probably never see it.
We learn that the use of meth almost always begins as a thrill where the user finds himself on the top of the world and feels he has superhuman powers and is able to establish contact with those around him. He feels he is surrounded by opportunity and everything is brilliant. There are no feelings of insecurity, of loneliness and the user feels confidant that there is little that he cannot do.
However, as crystal takes hold, the drug takes charge of the situation and what was once fun becomes a burden. We see and hear from the guys in the film how their lives have changed. Some are still using and the only way they are able to relate anything is when they are under the influence of “Tina”. We see how large and powerful the drug has become and how it creeps in and begins to control the users. They continue to use it even though they know it is destroying them.
There are others that are interviewed as well and they are the ones who formerly used “Tina”. Some have lost everything because of it but they have managed to break away and have begun to ascend from the depths to which they once sunk.
There is hope expressed here, but there is also the staggering and mind-boggling statistic that less than six percent ever succeed in totally escaping the drug.
“Meth” comes to us on many levels and it can be understood from several points of view. For such a depressing subject, the documentary is beautiful to watch visually. The colors, the cinematography and the beauty of composition are in strict contrast to the evil that “Meth” causes. It is a tale of caution that holds nothing back.