Grass

Jul 14 2000 R 1h 20m
Documentary, History

Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.

Plot

This film explores the history of the American government's official policy on marijuana in the 20th century. Rising with xenophobia with Mexican immigration and their taste for smoking marijuana, we see the establishment of a wrong headed federal drug policy as a crime issue as opposed to a public health approach. Fueled by prejudice, hysterical propaganda and political opportunism undeterred by voices of reason on the subject, we follow the story of a costly and futile crusade against a substance with debatable ill effects that has damaged basic civil liberties.

Written by

Solomon Vesta

Directed by

Ron Mann

Cast

Woody Harrelson, Harry J. Anslinger, George Bush

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

Sphinx Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Trailers
Grass - Trailer (documentary)
Scores
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3,669
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
64
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