The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
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- 1h 44min
- Documentary
- 08 Jun 2007 (Canada)
- Movie
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' being exported to the United States, the trade...
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- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Adam Scorgie | ... |
Self - Host
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Chris Bennett | ... |
Self - Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager
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Steve Bloom | ... |
Self - Former Editor, High Times
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Renee Bojee | ... |
Self - Activist
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Neil Boyd | ... |
Self - Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University
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| George Bush | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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| George W. Bush | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Larry Campbell | ... |
Self - Mayor of Vancouver, 2002-2005
(as Senator Larry Campbell)
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Rielle Capler | ... |
Self - Policy Analyst - BC Compassion Club Society
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| Tommy Chong | ... |
Self - Comedian
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Jack A. Cole | ... |
Self - Director of LEAP and Former Undercover Narcotics Agent
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John Conroy | ... |
Self - Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Greg Cooper | ... |
Self - Multiple Sclerosis & Ataxia Sufferer
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Stephen Easton | ... |
Self - Professor of Economics, Simon Fraser University
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Marc Emery | ... |
Self - Seed Retailer & Activist
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| Lester Ginspoon | ... |
Self - Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School
(as Dr. Lester Grinspoon)
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Paul Hornby | ... |
Self - Biochemist & Human Pathologist
(as Dr. Paul Hornby)
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James Hudson | ... |
Self - Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia
(as Dr. James Hudson)
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Perry Kendall | ... |
Self - British Columbia Provincial Health Officer
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Mark Klokeid | ... |
Self
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Dana Larsen | ... |
Self - Founding Editor, Cannabis Culture
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Steve Levine | ... |
Self - President, Hemp Industries Association
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David Malmo-Levine | ... |
Self - Vancouver Drug War History School
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| Cheech Marin | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Todd McCormick | ... |
Self - Author, How to Grow Medicinal Marijuana
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Tod Hiro Mikuriya | ... |
Self - Former Marijuana Research Administrator
(as Dr. Tod Mikuriya)
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Jeffrey Miron | ... |
Self - Visiting Professor of Economics, Harvard University
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Ian Mulgrew | ... |
Self - Vancouver Sun Columnist
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| Ralph Nader | ... |
Self - Reform Party Presidential Candidate (archiveFootage)
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| Richard Nixon | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Phillip Owens | ... |
Self - Mayor of Vancouver (archiveFootage)
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Darryl Plecas | ... |
Self - Professor of Criminology, University College of the Fraser Valley
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Tom Riley | ... |
Self - Office of National Drug Control Policy (archiveFootage)
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| Joe Rogan | ... |
Self - Comedian
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Ed Rosenthal | ... |
Self - Growth Expert
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Craig X. Rubin | ... |
Self - Actor, Weeds
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| Norm Stamper | ... |
Self - Seattle Chief of Police
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Tim Stockwell | ... |
Self - Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria
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Kirk Tousaw | ... |
Self - Lawyer & BC Marijuana Party Manager
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| Jesse Ventura | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Watermelon | ... |
Self - Pot Baker & Comedian
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Greg Williams | ... |
Self - Activist
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| Wes Williams | ... |
Self - Hip Hop Artist
(as Maestro Fresh Wes)
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Directed by
| Brett Harvey | ||
Written by
| Brett Harvey | ... | (written by) & |
| Adam Scorgie | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Graeme Flannigan | ... | producer |
| Stephen Green | ... | line producer / producer |
| Kieran Maguire | ... | executive producer |
| Adam Scorgie | ... | executive producer / producer |
Music by
| Michael Champion | ||
Cinematography by
| Brett Harvey | ||
Film Editing by
| Stephen Green | ||
Production Management
| Stephen Green | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Kevin Hamilton | ... | final mix |
Visual Effects by
| Stephen Green | ... | visual effects |
Additional Crew
| Aren Altman | ... | legal counsel |
Thanks
| Suzanne Esper | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Klokeid | ... | thank you |
| Brad Schmidt | ... | special thanks |
| Cain Winter | ... | special thanks |
| James Wirt | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Eagle Entertainment (2009) (Australia)
- Lace International (2008) (United Kingdom)
- Peace Arch Entertainment Group (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Super Channel (2008) (Canada) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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' 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 an industry can function while remaining illegal. Through growers, police officers, criminologists, economists, doctors, politicians and pop culture icons, Scorgie examines the cause and effect nature of the business - an industry that may be profiting more by being illegal. Written by Brett Harvey |
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Box Office
| Budget | CAD200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Features Reefer Madness (1936). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Willie the Weeper See more » |
| Quotes |
Joe Rogan:
It's a weird thing that you do when you make nature against the law. See more » |