I worked on this film; creating an animated short film also called "Acapulco Gold", based from a song by the same name. This was a hand drawn traditional made on 16mm film. The Director of this animation: Arnie Wong, with his team of artists: Jack Tom, Mark Matsuno, Ron Wong, Joey Valera, Phyllis Wong, Annabelle Valledor, Wendy McPhee, and many others forgotten, worked tirelessly for 6 months to complete this work of love in 1971. For the time period, this was a major breakthrough and radical in content. Smoking marijuana was illegal and a generation of hippie teenagers were breaking the law in mass. This film depicted the various ways one could get marijuana; harvesting, cultivating, or smuggling it across the border. It was shot documentary style, and all the characters in the film were not acting. Once you realize this, this film should be considered important historical archival footage.

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

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The history genre features recounting and analyzing past events, societies, cultures, and historical figures. This genre aims to provide insights into the development of civilizations, the causes and consequences of historical events, and the impact of individuals and ideas on the course of history.

The music genre features stories showcasing musical performances, music-related documentaries and recordings of live concerts and music festivals.

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The fun and fascinating story of harvesting, cultivation and smuggling of marijuana in America.

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