The Green Standard
Synopsis
In late 2016, state lawmakers formally petitioned the DEA to loosen federal restrictions on cannabis for medical use. Without deliberating, the DEA rejected the petition, maintaining a decades-old prohibition alongside heroin and PCP. Enter THE GREEN STANDARD: a people's account of pot, prejudice, and the fight to end prohibition. Filmed for over a year throughout the US, the film looks at the men, women, and children on all sides of the issue and takes you inside their world of surprising highs and uncomfortable lows. From the refugee families of Colorado seeking treatment for their afflicted children to anti-legalization activists decrying the movement as greed-fueled hype, the film offers an unflinching view on our evolving perceptions of marijuana use, the untold costs of prohibition, and how legalization might (or might not) bring about relief. Moving, informative, and enlightening, THE GREEN STANDARD explores one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood issues in America today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Rosenfeld, Jacob Strunk
- Original Title
- The Green Standard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Rosenfeld, Jacob Strunk
Department Leadership Roster
William Rosenfeld
Director
Jacob Strunk
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Standard
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What is The Green Standard about?
In late 2016, state lawmakers formally petitioned the DEA to loosen federal restrictions on cannabis for medical use. Without deliberating, the DEA rejected the petition, maintaining a decades-old prohibition alongside heroin and PCP. Enter THE GREEN STANDARD: a people's account of pot, prejudice, and the fight to end prohibition. Filmed for over a year throughout the US, the film looks at the men, women, and children on all sides of the issue and takes you inside their world of surprising highs and uncomfortable lows. From the refugee families of Colorado seeking treatment for their afflicted children to anti-legalization activists decrying the movement as greed-fueled hype, the film offers an unflinching view on our evolving perceptions of marijuana use, the untold costs of prohibition, and how legalization might (or might not) bring about relief. Moving, informative, and enlightening, THE GREEN STANDARD explores one of the most talked-about yet misunderstood issues in America today.
Who directed The Green Standard?
The Green Standard was directed by William Rosenfeld, Jacob Strunk.
Who stars in The Green Standard?
The principal cast of The Green Standard includes Not specified.
When was The Green Standard released and how long is it?
The Green Standard was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.