Aphrodisiac!: The Sexual Secret of Marijuana 1971

Overview

Aphrodisiac!: The Sexual Secret of Marijuana is a documentary film released in the United States on November 5, 1971. Also known as Aphrodisiac: The Love Secret, the film features a cast that includes John Holmes, George E. Carey, and Billy Curtis. It was directed by Dennis Van. The documentary examines the use of marijuana among young people during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The production includes interviews with individuals who regularly use the substance and testify to its perceived beneficial effects as an aphrodisiac. Throughout the film, viewers are presented with various scenes related to this subject matter, including footage of soldiers in Vietnam smoking marijuana. Additionally, the documentary features scenes of nude encounter groups and provides instructions for the preparation of marijuana brownies. The film has a total runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes. It serves as an exploration of the cultural and social practices surrounding marijuana use during the era in which it was produced.