Review of Grass (1999) by Joe K — 10 Mar 2009

One of the most informative and educational documentaries exposed to the public, this film opens your eyes to the absurdities of society in their ignorant and arogant approach to the substance of marijuana.

the structure is practically flawless, keeping a linear and organized timeline present to show you the history of why the american government has kept pot illegal for so many years. filmmaker ron mann takes the approach of humor as well as an extensive education on the topic and its propaganda-driven campaign to bring to light the appaling truths behind the goverment's questionable beleifs and tactics in upholding what they beleive is the "the way things should be.

" there is no ground that is not covered here. from its earliest exposures to the american public in the early 20s until present day, a clear understanding is provided answering any questions you may have ever had on why the substance has remained illegal for so many years.

the appaling and ignorant attitudes of figures such as harry anslinger, j. edgar hoover, richard nixon, ronald reagan and geroge h.w. bush are fully brought to light as well as the ridiculous amount of spending that has been brought forth against this substance which has been proven to show no clear threat to society.

a better understanding is provided as to how the unnecessary spending in the needless war on marijuana has contributed to our ongoing debt as a nation, proving that the motives behind these acts are strictly political at the hands of very egostistical one-track minded leaders.

we are not thrown propaganda as to why one "should" use the substance, but more so why its ongoing state of illegality is absurd.