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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High

  • 20072007
  • 1h 44m
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BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud... Read allBC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud' being exported to the United States, the trade has become an international issue. Follow... Read allBC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud' being exported to the United States, the trade has become an international issue. Follow filmmaker Adam Scorgie as he demystifies the underground market and brings to light how a... Read all
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    • Director
      • Brett Harvey
    • Writers
      • Brett Harvey
      • Adam Scorgie
    • Stars
      • Adam Scorgie
      • Chris Bennett
      • Steve Bloom
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    • Director
      • Brett Harvey
    • Writers
      • Brett Harvey
      • Adam Scorgie
    • Stars
      • Adam Scorgie
      • Chris Bennett
      • Steve Bloom
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    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Adam Scorgie
    Adam Scorgie
    • Self - Host
    Chris Bennett
    • Self - Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager
    Steve Bloom
    • Self - Former Editor, High Times
    Renee Bojee
    • Self - Activist
    Neil Boyd
    • Self - Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University
    George Bush
    George Bush
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    George W. Bush
    George W. Bush
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Larry Campbell
    • Self - Mayor of Vancouver, 2002-2005
    • (as Senator Larry Campbell)
    Rielle Capler
    • Self - Policy Analyst - BC Compassion Club Society
    Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong
    • Self - Comedian
    Jack A. Cole
    • Self - Director of LEAP and Former Undercover Narcotics Agent
    John Conroy
    • Self - Criminal Defense Lawyer
    Greg Cooper
    • Self - Multiple Sclerosis & Ataxia Sufferer
    Stephen Easton
    • Self - Professor of Economics, Simon Fraser University
    Marc Emery
    • Self - Seed Retailer & Activist
    Lester Ginspoon
    Lester Ginspoon
    • Self - Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School
    • (as Dr. Lester Grinspoon)
    Paul Hornby
    • Self - Biochemist & Human Pathologist
    • (as Dr. Paul Hornby)
    James Hudson
    • Self - Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia
    • (as Dr. James Hudson)
    • Director
      • Brett Harvey
    • Writers
      • Brett Harvey
      • Adam Scorgie
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    • Quotes

      Joe Rogan: It's a weird thing that you do when you make nature against the law.

    • Connections
      Features Reefer Madness (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      Willie the Weeper
      By The Grand Dominion Jazz Band

      GHB Records

      www.gdjb.com

    User reviews12

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    10/10
    Blew My Mind
    I was on the edge of my seat the entire documentary. Incredibly well-made, enjoyed the fast pace & entertaining snippets. Loaded with both fun and infuriating facts.

    Prior to watching this movie, I was already pro-legalization, although a few short years ago I thought marijuana was a very bad drug indeed. I have never tried weed in my life and have little interest in it. However, this documentary really got to me because of the whole governmental conspiracy element, on both Canadian and American fronts. I doubt we will see marijuana legalized or even decriminalized in either Canada or the U.S. in the next decade, ESPECIALLY after seeing this movie!

    Must-see! You will never forget it.
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    • Sep 14, 2011

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    • Release date
      • June 8, 2007 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Союз
    • Filming locations
      • Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Score G Productions
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    • Budget
      • CA$200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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