Grass

Grass (1999)

  • 75% of critics liked it
    (20 reviews)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (2,477 ratings)

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

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Solomon Vesta
Genres
Documentary, Drama, Special Interest
In Theaters
May 31, 2000 Limited
Unapix

Critic Reviews

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    Grass makes drugs a lot of fun. Er, wait a second.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • _kelly .


    an interesting and decent pot doc, gets the most circulation at legalization events

  • Greg S


    Documentary detailing the American government's often absurdly hyperbolic campaign of misinformation about marijuana. The archival footage and clips from REEFER MADNESS and other (non-government sponsored) exploitation films are often hilarious, but if you lack a sense of… More

  • Kevin M


    Woody Harrelson effectively narrates this documentary which exposes America's propaganda-laden war on marijuana. Although the musical score is less than spectacular, I appreciate the truth-seeking information as it's objectively projected. Marijuana was first outlawed as a… More

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