Grass (1999)
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75% of critics liked it
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Woody Harrelson narrates this documentary about the history of marijuana in 20th century America. Beginning with clips from educational films and exploitation pictures that show how marijuana can lead to crime, insanity, and harder drugs, Grass also documents the exploits of Harry Anslinger, who… More Woody Harrelson narrates this documentary about the history of marijuana in 20th century America. Beginning with clips from educational films and exploitation pictures that show how marijuana can lead to crime, insanity, and harder drugs, Grass also documents the exploits of Harry Anslinger, who became America's first drug czar and waged a lifelong war against marijuana use in the United States. As the repressive environment of the 1930s and 1940s gave way to the beat era of the 1950s and the hippie uprisings of the 1960s, attitudes towards marijuana became more lenient, and several states relaxed their laws regarding the drug; but the election of Ronald Reagan, and his wife Nancy's famous "Just Say No" campaign, put many pro-pot activists back in the starting blocks. Director Ron Mann takes a decidedly pro-marijuana position in this film, though he does so with more humor than militance (the end credits note "No hippies were harmed in the making of this film"). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Ron Mann
- Written By
- Solomon Vesta
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- May 31, 2000 Limited
- Studio
- Unapix
Critic Reviews
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Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
With its accessible and slick post modern foundation, this is a documentary worth watching and discussing, not only for its thematic merits but its artful side as well.
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James Kendrick, Q Network Film Desk
makes a strong case, ultimately arguing for the futility of the war on drugs, particularly a drug like marijuana
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Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
Grass makes drugs a lot of fun. Er, wait a second.
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