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Grass Is Greener
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Grass Is Greener

2019-04-20 · 97 min · ★ 6.7

Documentary

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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Fab 5 Freddy
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Snoop DoggSnoop DoggSelf
Chuck DChuck DSelf
Doug E. FreshDoug E. FreshSelf
Damian MarleyDamian MarleySelf
B-RealB-RealSelf
Killer MikeKiller MikeSelf
Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDarryl 'DMC' McDanielsSelf
Sen DogSen DogSelf

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