Grass
Synopsis
Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary, veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.
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Grass - Trailer (documentary)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-19
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Woody Harrelson
Narrator (voice)
Tommy Chong
Self (archive footage)
Cheech Marin
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Carter
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Gerald Ford
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Harry J. Anslinger
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Chevy Chase
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Solomon Vesta
- Original Score
- Guido Luciani
- Original Title
- Grass
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Sphinx Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Mann
Solomon Vesta
Guido Luciani
Robert Fresco
Robert Kennedy
Keith Clarkson
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Mann
Director
Solomon Vesta
Writer
Guido Luciani
Original Music Composer
Robert Kennedy
Editor
Robert Fresco
Director of Photography
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What is Grass about?
Marijuana is the most controversial drug of the 20th century. Smoked by generations to little discernible ill effect, it continues to be reviled by many governments on Earth. In this Genie Award-winning documentary, veteran Canadian director Ron Mann and narrator Woody Harrelson mix humour and historical footage together to recount how the United States has demonized a relatively harmless drug.
Who directed Grass?
Grass was directed by Ron Mann.
Who stars in Grass?
The principal cast of Grass includes Woody Harrelson, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, John Lennon, Ronald Reagan.
When was Grass released and how long is it?
Grass was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Grass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grass was composed by Guido Luciani.