Changing the Needle(1982)
A film about drug rehabilitation in Viet Nam
Changing the Needle Synopsis
A quarter of a million drug addicts —one of the most serious consequences of the Vietnam War. These addicts were the citizens of the South, and of Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon. Shot in 1981 by three Australian women, Changing the Needle was the first in-depth film to be made about Vietnam’s unique approach to drug rehabilitation at a time when few foreign film crews had access to Vietnam at all.
Changing the Needle (1982) is a documentary film directed by Martha Ansara, released on August 22, 1982 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Tessa Mallos.
- Director:
- Martha Ansara
- Producers:
- Dasha Ross, Martha Ansara, Mavis Robertson
- Production:
- Jequerity Films, Ballad Films
- Status:
- Released
Changing the Needle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Martha Ansara, produced by Dasha Ross, Martha Ansara and Mavis Robertson.
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The main cast of Changing the Needle (1982) includes Tessa Mallos. The film was directed by Martha Ansara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Changing the Needle released?
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Changing the Needle was released on August 22, 1982 and runs for 53m.