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High: The True Tale of American Marijuana

Keith Stroup , John Holowach  |  NR |  DVD
2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Keith Stroup
  • Directors: John Holowach
  • Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Terra
  • DVD Release Date: November 11, 2008
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001GFBO0S
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,055 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This in-depth documentary goes behind the supposed propaganda to get the real story on America's war on marijuana. Utilizing government statistics, expert interviews, and a touch of humor, the program covers each side of the argument for and against the drug's use and legalization. The stress and money this war has cost Americans, as well as the lives it has claimed, is also explored. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Totally misleading title February 6, 2010
Format:DVD
Rather than focusing on marijuana, its effects, uses, and the political & economic motives behind criminalizing it, and presenting any kind of coherent argument for legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, this scattershot documentary runs the gamut of showing human rights violations in privately run prisons to exposing a defunct drug treatment program to explaining the effectiveness of needle exchange programs in reducing transmission of AIDS to telling the unfortunate story of a physician prosecuted by the DEA for prescribing pain medication for his patients. The few minutes that are spent discussing marijuana either lump pot in with all other drugs (in an interview with a visiting professor of Economics at Harvard, which is presumably supposed to impress the viewer enough to accept his argument that ALL drugs should be legalized) or presenting the UMass professor who has been denied a permit to grow marijuana for medical research.

The title is completely misleading, and as any kind of a contribution to the argument for decriminalizing marijuana use in the United States, it is a serious disappointment. Save yourself 90 minutes and watch the far superior "The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)."
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I watched it warily... November 14, 2008
By NoOne85
Format:DVD
I started watching this film with a whole lot of doubt and skepticism. I am by no means radical in any way, and until recently was also anti-legalization. John Holowach is a new filmmaker with a lot to say, and he does it without condescension, and with plenty of wry humor and wit. Some parts of the film pissed me off, and others made me very sad. It wasn't a boring, typical documentary by any means, and I highly recommend you check it out, if only because it's the first serious look at the War on Drugs that doesn't cop out to either extreme of the argument.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By T.N.T.
Format:DVD
Has a lot of good facts and information but the arrangement does seem a bit biased towards pro-cannabis. I would of liked to see more anti-cannabis quotes, videos, etc. to help balance and show the outrageous "factor" of why cannabis is illegal. Overall it was a good film but seemed a little bit dated to me and I prefer the newer "The Union" documentary. The film comes off as a student's argument for the consequences of a current U.S. policy. I would of liked to see the inclusion of medical/scientific studies surrounding Cannabis.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poor production values
I support legalization. This film is poorly written and hard to follow. Bad editing makes me dizzy, lots of jump-cuts, inappropriate background music, raw interview footage that... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Jake2000
No cohearent message
This film is utter garbage, it wanders from point to point without making much sense, and lacking any kind of a legimate argument other than the opinion of the films producer.
Published 4 months ago by That Guy
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana by Keith Stroup, John...
High: The True Tale of American Marijuana by Keith Stroup, John Holowach. This is a good video on the Subject. Read more
Published 17 months ago by C. Parker
thorough and objective doc
This is a well researched documentary on the history and plight of America's greatest illegal past time. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Monsieur Bienvenue
Good Information
This documentary was very informative but the narrator's voice drove me up a wall, very hard to listen to. Great otherwise.
Published on October 21, 2009 by S. B. Mccarter
A Funny Film About A Serious Topic
A funny yet poignant and provocative film, filled with facts, that causes all but the most narrow-minded, small-minded, simple-minded, conservative Lemmings (like those featured in... Read more
Published on August 19, 2009 by zenovice
Another ad for dope smoking
I should get an award for sitting through this. This movie should be lumped in with the old Marlboro man ads of the 70's and shown to kids. Read more
Published on February 3, 2009 by maxGamer
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