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Grass (1999)

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Average Rating: 6.4/10
Reviews Counted: 20
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Average Rating: 6.7/10
Critic Reviews: 5
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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 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

R, 1 hr. 20 min.

Documentary, Drama, Special Interest

Directed By: Ron Mann

Written By: Solomon Vesta

In Theaters: May 31, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Apr 5, 2005

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Critic Reviews for Grass

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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.

September 14, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Ryan Cracknell

Apollo Guide

makes a strong case, ultimately arguing for the futility of the war on drugs, particularly a drug like marijuana

June 13, 2002 Comment

James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

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

April 12, 2002 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

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

July 31, 2008

_kelly .King

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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 righteous indignation over pot prohibition,

April 6, 2008