The Union - Marijuana Documentary from British Columbia

The Union – Marijuana Documentary from British Columbia

February 14th, 2009

The Union - Marijuana Documentary from British Columbia
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High is basically a Marijuana Documentary about Marijuana industry in British Columbia, Canada. The main premise of the documentary is to present Marijuana through clear and understandable facts. It doesn’t focus much on BC as its main area, instead the focus is on comparison of Marijuana to tobacco or alcohol – the drugs that are legal yet more harmful. The message is to legalize Marijuana and is supported by arguments that are factual, compelling and backed up by reliable sources.

Marijuana has been used for millennia and has thousands of uses. The reasoning behind making Cannabis illegal is questionable and should be reviewed. Many people however continue to grow, sell and use Cannabis and even though outlawed, Marijuana trade industry has grown into a giant business. According to The Union documentary, the Cannabis industry could be responsible for up to CAD $7 Billion in sales each year. About 85% of BC’s Marijuana makes its way to the United States making this trade an international issue.

Adam Scorgie – filmmaker responsible for the documentary introduces Marijuana industry that commands billions of dollars and still remains illegal. The film crew visits Marijuana growers, activists, patients, police, politicians and whole plethora of other people whose lives have been affected by obsolete anti Marijuana laws. It also provides an outlook on what effects it would have on society if Marijuana was legalized. There are many excellent points presented.

It kind of makes you feel weird watching a documentary that makes so much sense. And you don’t even need to light up a doobie to totally agree with it. And considering current global economic difficulties, it’s amazing to learn how much of a spruce up an economy could get if Marijuana was legalized and taxed. Even government is a business. Don’t they get that part? Hemp is the shit. Legalize it now! But then again, if Marijuana was legal, entire tobacco and alcohol industries would take a heavy tumble. And they’re not gonna allow it. There’s too much money in stake and they won’t part with it willingly. For as long as these lobbyists have the power, legalizing of Marijuana will not be coming anytime soon.

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7 Responses to “The Union – Marijuana Documentary from British Columbia”

anon – July 12th, 2009 at 10:50 am

hey, can you find and email me the name of the song at the very end (4 minutes from the end, I believe) and I think at the intro too, and email it to me? I have been looking everywhere and it’s too beautiful to not own. Thanks! And the documentary was really, really good. The best documentary I’ve ever seen actually.

JQ – January 6th, 2010 at 8:07 pm

did you ever find the song? i am looking for it as well.

Dylan – February 12th, 2010 at 9:55 am

Music is by Michael Champion.

Ronnie Ross – October 5th, 2010 at 10:58 pm

this website is my homepage because of how amazung this video is. I’m going to the president of the united states some day after im 35 and merijuana will be legalized if it isn’t byt the time i become president. thank you for this documentary. I’m showing this to everyone

Ronnie Ross – October 5th, 2010 at 11:47 pm

i will bring all the corrupt major corporations and pharmaceutical companies down

Ronnie Ross – October 22nd, 2010 at 9:52 am

i just can’t get over how beautiful this video is. I’m trying my best to spread the word

Dan Headlee – December 12th, 2010 at 6:35 pm

I came across this video while researching Dr Milton Friedman and thought it would be his take on unions. Man, did I get a surprise. Being touted as one of the best documentaries about marijuana prohibition is at best an understatement.

Even at an hour and a half, it still barely scratches the surface. To get a little more understanding, go to (the late) Peter McWilliams book “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If You Do.” The chapter on drug prohibition in general and marijuana specifically will give you yet another perspective. And, if you really want to get pissed off, delve into the circumstances surrounding Peter’s untimely death.

Guys, I’m 57 and I’ve been both a heavy and casual cannibis user for nearly 40 years. I think I can state unequivocally that I started when I realized, after trying it, that I had been lied to. And I said, “What else have they lied to me about?”

Now, I realize how hard it can be to be an activist when you’re stoned. You just want to kick back with your Buds (all 3 kinds) and chill. And we certainly all know how hard it can be to stay on subject in a conversation when buzzin’.

But, I think there are a few simple things that can be done to further the cause of ending this prohibition.

1. Vote for Libertarian candidates for public office. I have never known one who wants marijuana to remain illegal. There simply aren’t any.

2. Get involved in, to whatever extent you feel comfortable, with a organization such as NORML.

3. Always keep a kean eye and ear out for the next round of lies.

Yours in Liberty,
Dan

The Union – Marijuana Documentary from British Columbia