(2012-04-27 14:22:09)

Weed Won, West wins too

This review is from: How Weed Won the West (DVD) This film has historic footage that should be part of all of our libraries.Someday soon this film will be seen as a significant cause of change in the pot prohibition scene.In the meantime its a great video on the medical marijuana realities in California 2010.One Love and good viewing...Rev. Tom Brown [...]

(2012-04-27 11:04:58)

How Weed Won The West

"How Weed Won the West" sheds light on the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana. It presents a detailed outline of each parties' thoughts and outlooks on the legalization of this widely controversial drug. California farmers, DEA members and various members of law enforcement voice their opinions on whether or not marijuana should be legalized. One of the most interesting aspects of the film is the information given about the Dark Alliance, which is a group that works with drug cartels and dealers to regulate the amount of drugs coming into the USA. This film was interesting because it represented the points of view of many different members of the country - from former drug dealers to activists. We also see the filmmaker, Booth, test out the drug in order to demonstrate its effects on the human body. It offers a true look into just how controversial marijuana use has become and how often it is debated within our country each day.

(2012-04-17 03:59:44)

An in-depth look into the war against legalizing marijuana

In his sequel to "American Drug War," Kevin Booth delves into the world of medical marijuana and the issues surrounding the legalization of the drug."How Weed Won the West" paints a detailed portrait of what various parties' thoughts are on the legalization of marijuana, including farmers in California, members of the DEA and law enforcement. The film also covers stories about the Dark Alliance, the group that works with drug cartels and dealers to regulate the amount of drugs that are brought into the country.The documentary includes interviews with activists, advocates, gang members, former drug dealers and radio host Alex Jones. Booth even goes as far as testing the drug himself to provide detail on the effects of marijuana."How Weed Won the West" is an eye-opening look into the American drug war, and takes viewers on a ride through the issues that have been surrounding the legalization of marijuana for the last 70 years.

(2012-04-16 11:55:54)

Up Your Weed Talk Ammo

Very educational concerning the history of marijuana, prohibition, and what we are facing today. Real life accounts of DEA raid victims, doctors, patients, lawyers, cancer survivors, pharmaceutical victims. Informational, inspirational.

(2012-04-15 15:26:22)

A "Must See" Documentary on the Politics of Cannabis Prohibition

I loved Kevin Booth's first film on the so called American drug war and the corruption and hypocrisy behind that sham. This documentary focuses even further on the corrupt politics behind the prohibition of cannabis and some of the players profiting from the illegality of cannabis. I am a huge fan of Alex Jones and he succeeds in helping the viewer to understand that the tyranny of cannabis prohibition is related to government oppression on a much larger level. The film takes us behind the scenes of a prominent medical canna bis club that was brutally raided by the neo fascist DEA and FBI in spite of the fact that President Obama pledged not to focus law enforcement personnel and resources on such trivial pursuits as medical cannabis programs in States where they are legal when there are Al Qaeda terrorists to bring to justice. This was a tragic incident as these scum bag Nazi Gestapo-like agents tore the medical cannabis club premises apart and barbarically shot the pet pit bull several times almost fatally killing it. To understand how our repressive government sets up conditions where it gets to trample upon our civil liberties, this film is "must see" viewing. Cannabis prohibition is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The government strives to keep us stupid and obedient to the State. Cannabis is a threat to the State's quest for total control that includes a plan to outlaw Vitamin C and most vitamins and supplements without a doctor's prescription.

K R

(2012-04-15 11:50:08)

Entertaining, educational and compelling!

Not a weed consumer myself anymore, but this film definitely opensanyone's eyes concerning the detrimental economic, social and humanramifications created by marijuana prohibition. This film is a must-seeas it destined to become an icon of the marijuana anti-prohibitionmovement. It takes the viewer through a journey of real life storiesinvolving the relatively new California legal marijuana industry. Itdoes not focus strictly on the medicinal value of marijuana, but thewidespread responsible consumption of marijuana for personal recreationand mood enhancement as well. While there are many light andentertaining moments which are implied by a somewhat playful title, thesubject matter and the production values of this film give it a seriousand mainstream position in documentary film history.

silax

(2012-04-13 15:39:54)

If you smoke, DO NOT WATCH.

This is what you get when you scoop the bottom of the smokers barreland get them to make a pro marijuana documentary.Let me just say these are the people the conservative types are afraidwe'll become if MJ is legalized. The majority of the first half focuseson a dispensary that has been recently raided. The owner is outragedthat all his inventory has been stolen and his place of businessransacked. Obviously anyone in the owners shoes would be distraught andwould bring this to the courts, but what we later learn is said ownerhad previously been raided and decided to reopen to "stick it to theman". So with no leg to stand on legally, the lawyers basically laughin his face or give him awkward looks while he rambles on aboutfreedom. The footage is very awkward to watch, his moments make thepeople around him uncomfortable as well as the viewer.I struggled to take anyone seriously in this documentary. Seriously, apriest that smokes weed with his loser looking friends, then films alittle skit with some old woman which results in him jumping her.If anything this film made me question why I smoke. I don't want to endup being 40, rambling on uncontrollable or being a douche bag priestthat wears baggy cheap suits to be cool. (IT WASN'T COOL IN THE 90s,ITS NOT COOL NOW.) I'd suggest to anyone who smokes looking for adocumentary, that brings new evidence to the case of legalizing ourbeloved drug, to steer clear of this piece of dog .

(2012-04-12 16:46:06)

Entertaining, A Must See!

It becomes more evident, in this docudrama, that people imprisoned for the use and distribution of weed needs to be stopped. A great movie with naration from Alex Jones, a fighter for American Freedom.