Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis
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He’s known as the “father of medical marijuana.” He was an early advocate of its health benefits for HIV/AIDS patients and, with his partner John Entwistle Jr., started the first Cannabis Buyer's Club to distribute cannabis to AIDS patients and others in medical need. Together with Bay Area filmmakers, Bone & Gold, we’ve created “Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis” to tell the story of veteran, LGBTQ+ and cannabis activist, Dennis Peron, who despite repeated arrests and intimidation from authorities, successfully co-authored and passed proposition 215 in 1996, making California the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use.
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DENNIS: THE MAN WHO LEGALIZED CANNABIS Trailer (2020)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-08
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- Director
- Brandon Moore
- Original Title
- Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
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What is Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis about?
He’s known as the “father of medical marijuana.” He was an early advocate of its health benefits for HIV/AIDS patients and, with his partner John Entwistle Jr., started the first Cannabis Buyer's Club to distribute cannabis to AIDS patients and others in medical need. Together with Bay Area filmmakers, Bone & Gold, we’ve created “Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis” to tell the story of veteran, LGBTQ+ and cannabis activist, Dennis Peron, who despite repeated arrests and intimidation from authorities, successfully co-authored and passed proposition 215 in 1996, making California the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use.
Who directed Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis was directed by Brandon Moore.
Who stars in Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
The principal cast of Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis includes John Entwistle Jr., Dennis Peron.
When was Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis released and how long is it?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 20m.