A/k/a Tommy Chong

"Ceci m' est pas une pipe"

Mar 1 2008 Not Rated 1h 20m
Documentary

Documentary about Tommy Chong's federal prosecution under the Bush administration for selling bongs over the Internet.

Plot

At the height of popularity of the Bush administration -- the federal government entrapped and subsequently imprisoned Tommy Chong. Josh Gilbert began documenting the federal case against his long time friend and counter-culture icon for the terrible crime of selling bongs. This film examines the personal effects on Tommy, the motivations and tactics of the politicized Justice Department under George Bush, set against the back drop of the War on Drugs and the legal issues involved.

Written by

Josh Gilbert, Steven Hager

Directed by

Josh Gilbert

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
717
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA