Constable Al Arsenault, along with six other policemen who made up the Odd Squad, document the people on their beat in order to create a powerful film about drug abuse. This group of officers developed a unique relationship with addicted people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. In this documentary, they talk openly about how they got to the streets. The participants in this documentary send a powerful message of caution to others about the dangers of drug abuse. Through a Blue Lens has proven to be one of the NFB’s most successful films since opening its doors in 1939.

Notes on Use:

¹ You may download this film for private, personal, library or classroom use only. Public screenings and institutional (non-educational institutions) use are not permitted. You can copy each file up to X times, onto various devices. Films cannot be hosted on a streaming server, to add films to an institutional or educational streaming server, simply contact a sales agent to discuss pricing.
² Prices include the rights to screen this film in institutional settings and in free public screenings.

For public performance rights where admission is being charged: 25% of ticket revenue (contact us for details)