Grass Is Greener

2019 1h 37m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 46

Documentary

Synopsis

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Weed. Marijuana. Grass. Pot. Whatever you prefer to call it, America’s relationship with cannabis is a complicated one. In his directorial debut, hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy presents an unparalleled look at the racially biased history of the war on marijuana. A range of celebrities and experts discuss the plant’s influence on music and popular culture, and the devastating impact its criminalization has had on Black and Latino communities. As more and more states join the push to legalize marijuana, this documentary dives deep into the glaring racial disparities in the growing cannabis market.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Snoop Dogg
Self
Chuck D
Self
Doug E. Fresh
Self
Damian Marley
Self
B-Real
Self
Killer Mike
Self
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self
Sen Dog
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fab 5 Freddy
Languages: English

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fab 5 Freddy, shot by Vikram Gandhi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nancy Novack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Snoop Dogg and Chuck D and Doug E. Fresh carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10050782 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Fab 5 Freddy directs. Vikram Gandhi behind the camera. Nancy Novack cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Fab 5 Freddy, shot by Vikram Gandhi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Nancy Novack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Snoop Dogg and Chuck D and Doug E. Fresh carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt10050782 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.