The Legend of 420

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The Legend of 420

Released Oct 6, 2017

1h 27m

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Filmmakers explore the controversial use of marijuana and the evolution of society's perception of the drug, including today's push to decriminalize its use.

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

It's a bit like having a conversation with a stoner: excited if a bit unfocused.

Oct 19, 2017

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

A boosterish tone makes the doc feel like a sneaky infomercial or a Denver Visitors' Bureau film. But maybe anybody who thinks that just needs to lighten up and take a hit.

Oct 5, 2017

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Leigh Monson

Substream Magazine

The arguments Legend of 420 pushes are completely logical and well-reasoned, but by the end it seems less concerned with being seriously persuasive than it is with appealing to an audience that already agrees with its stance.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 1, 2020

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Edward Douglas

Film Journal International

A decent, highly informational doc that takes a lighter look at a subject some might take far more seriously than others.

Oct 5, 2017

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

This is a film likely to become more interesting over time as the balance of power between businesses shifts further and eventually settles.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 5, 2017

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Audience Member

Loved this documentary! It was extremely informative, and showed many different views and opinions regarding marijuana use and the industry. It was comical when it needed to be, and also got serious when it needed to. It definitely touches upon a current issue in today's society.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Coming from someone in sobriety who is passionate about marijuana, this was amazing. Must watch!! All the haters need to get educated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

The filmmakers did a fantastic job at putting this doc together. It was effective at explaining the marijuana industry both on the recreational and political level. It even had some good comedy bits thrown in there as well. It's a must see documentary about marijuana and the recent changing laws, while being both funny and informative. It offers a number of serious arguments of why cannabis should be decriminalized, to a variety of subjects including growers, transporters and artists. It also shows different uses of cannabis in medicine and cooking, and it isn't just about a bunch of stereotypes of stoners. We learn that cannabis can be used to help veterans with PTSD and lots more. It's a awesome doc that shows how great the benefits are of cannabis, and I would definitely see this doc again as well as recommend it to others!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Filmmakers explore the controversial use of marijuana and the evolution of society's perception of the drug, including today's push to decriminalize its use.

Director: Peter Spirer
Producer: Kelly Bevan, Peter Spirer
Screenwriter: Michael Andrews
Distributor: XLrator Media
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2019
Runtime: 1h 27m

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