Holland, as the somewhat empty-headed documentary Sex, Drugs & Democracy repeatedly makes clear, has some of the least restrictive laws concerning personal and civil liberties on the planet. By not strictly enforcing laws against pornography, prostitution, soft drugs, and euthanasia—and allowing general freedom of expression and tolerance—Holland has also, as self-appointed moral guardians would probably predict, not seen a substantial increase in crime or other signs of social decay. Good for Holland. It seems like a nice place to live. Unfortunately, it's a nation that inspires unchecked praise throughout Sex, Drugs & Democracy, a tedious video production filled with endless interviews, newsreel clips, and what looks like some rich college kids' vacation footage. All the interview subjects are so unquestioningly positive that it's possible to suspect either slanted editing on the part of director Jonathan Blank or nationwide brainwashing. This would almost be forgivable if the film were an effective piece of propaganda, but its construction is often comically incompetent. For instance, when an Amnesty International spokesperson praises Holland's progressive policies regarding homosexuals, it's unlikely that he thought he would be serving as the voiceover for a long-haired, buffed-out male stripper wagging his penis around and inviting showgoers to touch it. There are interesting points to be made about Holland, but they're not made here.