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Grass Is Greener (2019)

Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.

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  • Photo of Snoop DoggSnoop DoggSelf
  • Photo of Chuck DChuck DSelf
  • Photo of Doug E. FreshDoug E. FreshSelf
  • Photo of Damian MarleyDamian MarleySelf
  • Photo of B-RealB-RealSelf
  • Photo of Killer MikeKiller MikeSelf
  • Photo of Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDarryl 'DMC' McDanielsSelf
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