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Green Is Gold

R Released Oct 7, 2016 1h 21m Drama List
Reviews 50% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
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 Full Review Ken Eisner Georgia Straight This no-budget indie flick has its moments, but a small stash of material is stretched thin. Oct 12, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review davidson i amazing film brilliantly acted with a great score and very serious subject matter. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/23 Full Review 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 Full Review patrick w The director really captures the brotherly love and the bond these two brothers gained. You get the anxiety as If you were involved and know the risks these two brothers were in. Great videotography and music. Highly recommend this to anyone, even if you have no interest in marijuana as the plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is delicate,it's perfect for chillin'. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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