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Code of the West

Released Mar 12, 2012 1h 15m Documentary Western List
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Filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen chronicles the complex political battles that took place to repeal the groundbreaking law in Montana that legalized medical marijuana.

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Frank Scheck Hollywood Reporter This timely documentary about medical marijuana laws provides a microcosm of the social forces dividing the country. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Anita Gates New York Times A mostly dutiful documentary that drifts dangerously close to earnestness. Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2013 Full Review Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine The filmmaker's failure of empathy for those who strive to outlaw medicinal marijuana turns the protestors into hissable puritanical bad guys. Rated: 2/4 Mar 26, 2013 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International Engrossing, compassionate documentary about the fight over medical marijuana in Montana. Mar 28, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Code of the West is a pretty insightful little documentary about what goes on in the background of marijuana law reforms. This one follows Montana as a group tries to repeal the medical marijuana law that the people voted for. Code of the West does a good job looking at both sides of the issue and remaining unbiased even when it seems like that would be hard to do. The head spokeswoman for the group that is trying to repeal the law is truly as ignorant as they come. This is a great film for anyone who is really into the topic. For anyone whose not it will probably be very boring. It's dry for the most part and really is just an informative documentary and is not one who looks to entertain anyone who is outside of the target audience. For me, someone who is very into the marijuana topic in any form, I really enjoyed this one. I do wish it was slightly longer though. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen chronicles the complex political battles that took place to repeal the groundbreaking law in Montana that legalized medical marijuana.
Director
Rebecca Richman Cohen
Producer
Francisco Bello, Rebecca Richman Cohen
Screenwriter
Rebecca Richman Cohen, Francisco Bello
Genre
Documentary, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 12, 2012, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 2, 2017
Runtime
1h 15m
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