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Weed the People

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Weed the People

Released Oct 26, 2018

1h 35m

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The struggles of families who treat their cancer-stricken children with marijuana, sometimes achieving astonishing results.

Bilge Ebiri

Spirituality & Health

Its playful title notwithstanding, Weed the People is a tough watch-but it's definitely worth sticking with it.

Mar 23, 2020

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Beyond its plea for research, the documentary is largely hopeful, but for balance could include more anecdotes and details of when the treatment doesn't have the desired results.

Nov 2, 2018

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Though the film seems pretty thoroughly convinced on this topic, its main argument should ring true even for skeptics: We won't know the answers if, thanks to the drug's Schedule I status in the US, scientists remain unable to study its effects.

Oct 24, 2018

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

Just when you thought there was nothing remaining to say about marijuana, docmaker Abby Epstein brings us the stories of cancer patients and their families struggling against cruel, archaic laws...

Jun 12, 2020

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Hayden Cornmell

Nonfics (Substack)

A wonderfully empathetic look at the ongoing medical marijuana debate.

May 14, 2019

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Jeanne Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

WEED THE PEOPLE is a powerful advocate for, if nothing more, the need for research.

Oct 26, 2018

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georgan g

Only complaint is there was no resources listed. There are plenty of cancer (and other) patients who are ready, but don't know where to go for more info on treatment.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

It's one thing to read studies showing medical marijuana may help cancer patients. It's an entirely different thing seeing children affected by cancer and the parents desperately willing to try anything to keep their loved ones. This documentary shines a positive light on a federally illegal schedule 1 drug.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Everything in this film is pretty much correct, except when they state that medicinal marijuana is not addictive and doesn't lead to opioid dependence. If you're going to try to make a fact-based film, make sure you don't get sidetracked by your political bias.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

This movie is going to help change the world for the healthier!! Legalize cannabis NOW!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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The struggles of families who treat their cancer-stricken children with marijuana, sometimes achieving astonishing results.

Director: Abby Epstein
Producer: Giancarlo Canavesio, Sol Tryon
Distributor: Abramorama
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 23, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.9K
Runtime: 1h 35m

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