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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

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    Warning: The Following Film Contains Dangerous Truths and Will Lead to Rational Thinking and Outrage.
    There are a variety of excellent films available that expose the idiocy, lies, hysteria and underlying self-serving and enormously profitable financial motivations behind drug prohibition in America, specifically the current War on Drugs, of which marijuana is the prime target. This is one of the best as it is one of the most comprehensive as well as nicely edited and thoughtfully produced.

    This is not a stoner film, a statement of "I have a right to get to stoned and no one should infringe on this in and of itself", even though this is a perfectly valid argument if you believe at all in real freedom and the US Constitution. Rather, this is a documentary that exposes the horrific, astronomical price the US pays to continue the current marijuana prohibition.

    Sadly, this film will be, for the most part, preaching to the choir. Few who have opposing views will watch it and be swayed to examine the fallacies within their belief system. Not because of the presentation or production value of the statements within the film, but rather man and woman's ability to continue to believe the most ridiculous and destructive foolishness regardless of the amount of overwhelming logic and reality that contradicts their beliefs. The billions of those who feverishly practice religions of intolerance and other faith/magic based beliefs as well as many of the horrific conditions in America presently, such as the record setting Prisons for Profit system and other tragedies are ample proof as to the idiotic self and other destructive nature of so-called humanity.

    Watch this film anyhow, whether it outrages you or just is another piece of evidence as further proof of man's and woman's squandered opportunity to have a great society. It is quite well done and will provide you food for thought, that is if you dare to think.
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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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      • CA$200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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