Green Is Gold

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Green Is Gold

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Released Oct 7, 2016

1h 21m

Drama

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After their father is sent to prison, a 13-year-old boy is forced to live with his estranged brother. Their relationship is soon tested when the older brother's gig as a marijuana dealer infringes on his ability to care for his kid brother. They soon discover the only way to get through the difficult period is to work together and try to beat the odds.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

It draws out your affection and your concerns for its pot-growing brothers at different times, until they kind of build on each other. At the end, it sneaks up on you how invested you are.

Oct 6, 2016

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Ken Eisner

Georgia Straight

This no-budget indie flick has its moments, but a small stash of material is stretched thin.

Oct 12, 2016

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Mark D

Not sure why this movie scored so high on IMDb. There isn't a likable character in the film. It was very slow moving. I almost quit watching it several times, but I stuck with it because so many people liked it. I just wish I could have that hour and forty-five minutes back. Waste of time.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/23

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davidson i

amazing film brilliantly acted with a great score and very serious subject matter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Audience Member

Finally a show about cannabis that isn't juvenile. Weeds started strong and spun out of control. Disjointed had a good situation for a sitcom-aging cannabis activist Ruth starts a marijuana dispensary and really does offer some healing. But the show was weighed down with dopey stonerisms. Green is Gold, in contrast, is authentic and delves into what life is like for uneducated white kids with parents behind bars. Older brother Ryan is disciplined, hard-working, and takes seriously his role as surrogate dad for his younger brother. But he is uneducated and his father is behind bars, he has few options available. The movie is really a study in the creation of character in an environment that provides little support for it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

This movie is delicate,it's perfect for chillin'.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

"If you're going to do wrong, make sure you do it right." Love this quote. Great job for a small indie film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

Enjoyable though a bit disconnected at times.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Ryon Baxter

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Jimmy Baxter

Mason

Ryon Baxter

Cameron

David Fine

Dad

Shelley Mitchell

Teacher

Liz Clare

Veronica

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Synopsis

After their father is sent to prison, a 13-year-old boy is forced to live with his estranged brother. Their relationship is soon tested when the older brother's gig as a marijuana dealer infringes on his ability to care for his kid brother. They soon discover the only way to get through the difficult period is to work together and try to beat the odds.

Director: Ryon Baxter
Producer: Anthony Burns, Michael James, Ryon Baxter
Screenwriter: Ryon Baxter
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Donnybrook 4, Wildfire Studios
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Some Sexuality/Nudity|Pervasive Drug Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2016
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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