"Blank's intriguing documentary, SEX, DRUGS & DEMOCRACY offers an uncensored tour of the nether parts of the Netherlands...The sources, articulate and well pedigreed, are convincing." --Rita Kempley, Washington Post

"A seductive documentary about Holland, which permits prostitution, abortion, pornography and marijuana use, has banned capital punishment and handguns, and has the lowest prison rate in the world, not to mention low rates of crime, abortion, teen pregnancy and drug deaths. The movie argues that many laws governing personal behavior cause more crime than they prevent." --Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

"An eye opener which should be required viewing." --Alan Dershowitz, from "Justice"

"Provocative...The film marshals some impressive statistics to suggest that a climate of freedom and tolerance reduces crime and addiction." --Stephen Holden, The New York Times

"A fascinating look at life in Holland where things are very different...itıs as if they were talking about a different planet." --Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald

"4 Stars! The movie challenges people to examine their freedoms and limitations." -Bob Fenster, The Arizona Republic

"Viewers will be exposed to a rich, thought-provoking portrait of a country that tolerates a certain level of drug use and an adult sex trade as part of a social contract promoting tolerance and public health...It's message--that America has a lot to learn from the Dutch when it comes to trusting and respecting its populace--absolutely needs to be heard." --Betsy Sherman, Boston Globe

"In SEX, DRUGS & DEMOCRACY, age-old issues involving the will of the majority and the rights of the minority receive an unusally candid and provocative airing...This is a movie to make you feel downright wistful about the way things could and should be." --Desmond Ryan, Phildelphia Inquirer

"A provocative argument for fighting social taboos by making them legal." --Bruce Williamson, Playboy

"Completely fascinating." -Jeffrey Lyons

"Outstanding...You will find yourself thinking about it long after you have left the theater." -Cindy Gaffney, San Fransisco Bay Times

"A very insightful documentary...Blank and his crew spent two years making this provocative piece, scoring honest interviews with all relevant parties, including prostitutes, police and politicians."
-Dominck Griffin, Film Threat

"Provocative...A good film to see if you want to have coffee afterward and get into an argument." -Mick LaSalle, San Fransisco Chronicle

"Absolutely incredible...the naked truth." -Barry Johnson, The Portland Oregonian

"Important and comprehensive." -Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

"A surprisingly broad-spectrum crowd pleaser...Certainly a number of moviegoers will be lured to the theater on the promise of a visit to a live sex show, but Blank's film is more interesting for the attitude it uncovers than for the inflammatory surface. The movie's look at the pragmatism that breeds tolerance is eye-opening." -Mary Brennan, Seattle Weekly

"Exceedingly thoughtful...If the U.S. were a saner place, Sex, Drugs & Democracy would be recommended viewing on all college campuses." Sean O'Neill, L.A. Village View

"You'll want to plan to see this movie more than once." -Thom Wise, Denver FM