Code of the West

Win/Win vs. Win/Lose...
This is a documentary that must be a requirement for every citizen of any country. Although the topic is about marijuana in state of Montana, it is about politics and how the system works for every single issue in a human society. Laws are designed to bring peace of mind that not only our rights are protected but more importantly, the laws were passed since it benefited the society not necessarily all or whole. Unfortunately that was not the case in Montana or just like most issues which is polarizing this nation not because of a certain groups or institutions but due to certain and I repeat, certain humans, careless, selfish humans that operate on basis of win/lose instead of win/win... Here are the players;

1. PLAYER A: Federal government which passed regulations to make hemp illegal with the help of the big pharma, oil companies, plastic companies, fabric industries, pesticide and chemical companies and many other big organizations which find the health benefits and...

Intriguing Look at The War on Drugs
As governments across the country take the marijuana trade out of the hands of violent criminals and put it into the hands of local authorities, this compelling story of what happens when the federal government comes to blows with a state's right to govern itself is a particularly timely look at the struggle toward more sensible drug laws.

Excellent for academic use or a community event
I am a professor of sociology and faculty advisor for a chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The students showed this film at a community, social event. It is a great balance between education, inspiration, and entertainment. I am also planning to use the film in class to discuss political movements, institutional resistance, cultural and ideological differences in the US, and drug policy reform. Although it seems the tide is turning against the failed War on Drugs, this film shows the difficulty in making any changes to the system. While there are so many ballot initiatives about marijuana in states around the country, it is important to see all sides of the issue in-depth. This film provides that perspective. I recommend it for any audience!

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