Changing (1971)

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In evaluating his life and not liking what he saw, a man quickly and radically changes from what western society considers a conventional life to what it labels "hippie". This change is both physical and mental. He feels his new perspective on life has brought him closer to his wife and his two children. As being a hippie is considered counter-culture, he and his family are increasingly being isolated in society, even from certain old friends and acquaintances. Even at his trucking job where he has worked for over ten years and where the owners who used to treat him like family, the relationship has changed solely because of how they perceive his new look and attitude. One of the most important aspects of the change is in how to deal with his children and whether their marijuana use is a double standard as they have taught their children that illicit drug use is wrong.

Fascinating cinema verite about a California man and his family as they are influenced and changed by the shifting values of the 60s. As as the man begins smoking pot and growing his hair longer, he starts to re-evaluate what's really important, like spending more time with his kids, and less on the overtime demands of his trucking jobs. Again, a powerful slice of reality from 1971, a golden time. If this period in American history interests you then this doc will give you a good feel for the times. If you've ever wondered what a pot party among a few couples lolled and sounded like from this period, this doc gives a perfect example.

Great little film. We need to go back to the combative attitude of the 60's and early 70's instead of bowing to people like Donald Trump. Neat little film for nostalgic purposes. The so-called war on drugs is todays biggest joke. Billions of dollars go into the fat-cat pockets of the heads of law enforcement, politicians, prosecutors etc.

This was reality Television 35 years ahead of its time, the only difference being this stuff isnt staged. Here we have some "Hippie" parents that the film makers follow around. We see into some of the issues facing their life (work, drugs, raising children). This was an excellent unbaised documentary that truly gives you a glimpse into a "counter culture" household of late 1960's America!

About twice as long as the other "Social Seminar" films, here we see a slightly older (30-ish) man and woman with children. But just who are these people? The interaction with the boy near the beginning shows love and caring. Then you hear them call people they know "two-faced," "screw 'em" and are worried that people think they are hippies. Then they appear to be leading some sort of counseling session. Of course, the drugs come out and they put the kids to bed. Turns out the man is a disillusioned truck mechanic who had a turn around in the past year and grew his beard.

These films are wonderfully NOT narrated and seem to show real people as they really are.