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Grass (1999)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 20M

Director : Ron Mann

Synopsis

Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th Century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.

Actors

Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Narrator (voice)
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Self (archive footage)

Crews

Ron Mann
Ron Mann
Director
Solomon Vesta
Solomon Vesta
Writer
Keith Clarkson
Keith Clarkson
Executive Producer
Guido Luciani
Guido Luciani
Original Music Composer
Robert Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Editor
Paul Mavrides
Paul Mavrides
Art Direction
Robert Fresco
Robert Fresco
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

Grass - Trailer (documentary)

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