The Union: The Business Behind Getting High

The Union The Business Behind Getting High is a 2007 Canadian documentary film directed by Brett Harvey. Its theatrical run was limited to film festivals.

The gangs that grow and traffic the drugs are likened to those that appeared in major US cities during Prohibition, with the intention of profiting from the sale of illegal alcohol. The film answers many questions about cannabis, including the purported health effects of cannabis use, the gateway drug theory, and what could happen if cannabis was legalized. The film also discusses the medicinal value of the cannabis plant and what the pharmaceutical industry stands to lose from cannabis legalization.The Union opened inInternational Film Festivals beginning with the Winnipeg International Film Festival on June 8, 2007. Rotten Tomatoes movie critic, Kevin Carr, stated that problems with The Union stem from the overtly biased nature of the production. Reviews from other critics were more favorable, including astar rating from AMC film critic Pete Croatto who stated The Union is more like a fiercely intelligent personal essay. And it works., astar review from USA Today critic Mike Clark, and Jason Buchanan of All Movie Guide called the film illuminating and offering fascinating insight. The film was released on DVD in the US on July 28, 2009 and was screened for Parliament Hill on June 25, 2012. ........

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