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A MUST SEE DVD
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his new documentary gives an overview and update of the legal and emotional
battles California voters have fought in their efforts to decriminalize medical
marijuana. It includes recent scientific studies, reported in reputable medical
journals, that indicate new therapeutic uses for this ancient plant.
The filmmakers draw on leading activists to describe both the problems and
solutions available to those who feel the issue of safe access to medical cannabis
must be resolved in favor of the patients to whom it is a lifesaving remedy. There are
interviews with a fighting district attorney, doctors who give cannabis recommenda-
tions, and advocates for legalization including representatives of organizations such
as NORML, ASA, and FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums).
The film begins with a rousing speech by the legendary Brownie Mary at
Berkeley’s Peoples’ Park. It then traces the development of the California movement
to make marijuana available to patients for relieving the symptoms of many serious
illnesses, including glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, various seizure disorders, and the
nausea which most people experience when undergoing chemo or radiation therapy for
the treatment of cancer. Scenes from numerous historical hemp festivals, pot protests
and smoke-ins have been included. Also, are scenes representing the opposition, such
as cop busts and interviews with indignant citizens who say that many of the so-
called patients are perfectly healthy as far as they can tell.
Although the triumph of Prop. 215 made it possible for California residents to
grow their own medicine and possess small amounts for personal use, the Federal
government’s refusal to honor this state law has created ongoing problems and uncer-
tainties. This documentary hopes to help resolve these issues. It also seeks to redefine
the image of the marijuana smoker in the eyes of the general public from that of the
stoned slacker to that of responsible patient. The opening of legal cannabis dispensa-
ries, or “pot clubs”, is examined and their advantages and disadvantages considered.
Art and Education Media, Inc. has a long history as a documentary producer
concerned with human rights. Mayor Tom Bates of Berkeley writes, “Ms. Burch is a
wonderful Berkeley Institution. For over 20 years she has used her camera and her pen
to document the plight of homeless people in our community. She is respected for her
skill as a filmmaker and for her deep commitment to improving our society.”
Sponsored by ART AND EDUCATION, INC.
Available from REGENT PRESS, 6020-A Adeline, Oakland, CA 94606
www.regentpress.net • regentpress@mindspring.com
www.claireburch.com
Our Mission
Greenkind SERVESAS THEMEDICALCANNABISCOMMUNITYINFORMATIONALCONNECTION cannabis availability and for clean, regulated, comfortable and safe dispensation
. We
provide objective information about the goods, services, and issues relevant to of the product.
Greenkind makes its way from patient to the public at large, infor-
medical cannabis its production, dispensation, use, effects, and political sta- As
tus. Each month we feature informative articles from all aspects of the medical mation will disseminate to educate and to dispel the stigma associated and
cannabis community from seed to consumption. Our goal is to be the public propagated by organizations threatened by the use of medical cannabis.
forum that connects the community giving it a voice and a means for growers, We are dependent upon the community for support. Advertising in
doctors, lawyers, political activist, patients, and dispensaries a place to share Greenkind is also a source of information that has been historically limited.
their story. Purveyors of goods also have an opportunity to discuss their products, their
Greenkind is distributed through medical cannabis dispensaries through- uses and how it can help patients secure the best possible methods to grow,
out California and in states where medical cannabis is dispensed in the hope store, and consume medication. A community bulletin board is provided for
that patients and workers in the field, feel connected not only to each other, notices, events, and relevant information for our readers.
but to their providers as well. It is understood that true identities may not be Our intent is heart-felt and founded in compassion and care. By being a
revealed, but the information brings medical cannabis into the public forum in mirror of the medical cannabis community, it is our desire to bring understand-
clear, forthright, manner. We believe that by providing a public forum in the writ- ing, dignity, and opportunity to all aspects of medical cannabis, and its benefits
ten, printed word as well as on the world wide web, we are acting as a unifyingnot only to patients and providers, but to the public at large.
force that sets differences aside and underscores the public’s need for medical
Mendo Remedies • 44975 Hwy 101 Laytonville, CA • (707) 984-7101
32 www.gkmagazine.net
T
his new documentary gives an overview and update of the legal and emotional
battles California voters have fought in their efforts to decriminalize medical
marijuana. It includes recent scientific studies, reported in reputable medical
journals, that indicate new therapeutic uses for this ancient plant.
The filmmakers draw on leading activists to describe both the problems and
solutions available to those who feel the issue of safe access to medical cannabis
must be resolved in favor of the patients to whom it is a lifesaving remedy. There are
interviews with a fighting district attorney, doctors who give cannabis recommenda-
tions, and advocates for legalization including representatives of organizations such
as NORML, ASA, and FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums).
The film begins with a rousing speech by the legendary Brownie Mary at
Berkeley’s Peoples’ Park. It then traces the development of the California movement
to make marijuana available to patients for relieving the symptoms of many serious
illnesses, including glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, various seizure disorders, and the
nausea which most people experience when undergoing chemo or radiation therapy for
the treatment of cancer. Scenes from numerous historical hemp festivals, pot protests
and smoke-ins have been included. Also, are scenes representing the opposition, such
as cop busts and interviews with indignant citizens who say that many of the so-
called patients are perfectly healthy as far as they can tell.
Although the triumph of Prop. 215 made it possible for California residents to
grow their own medicine and possess small amounts for personal use, the Federal
government’s refusal to honor this state law has created ongoing problems and uncer-
tainties. This documentary hopes to help resolve these issues. It also seeks to redefine
the image of the marijuana smoker in the eyes of the general public from that of the
stoned slacker to that of responsible patient. The opening of legal cannabis dispensa-
ries, or “pot clubs”, is examined and their advantages and disadvantages considered.
Art and Education Media, Inc. has a long history as a documentary producer
concerned with human rights. Mayor Tom Bates of Berkeley writes, “Ms. Burch is a
wonderful Berkeley Institution. For over 20 years she has used her camera and her pen
to document the plight of homeless people in our community. She is respected for her
skill as a filmmaker and for her deep commitment to improving our society.”
Sponsored by ART AND EDUCATION, INC.
Available from REGENT PRESS, 6020-A Adeline, Oakland, CA 94606
www.regentpress.net • regentpress@mindspring.com
www.claireburch.com
Our Mission
Greenkind SERVESAS THEMEDICALCANNABISCOMMUNITYINFORMATIONALCONNECTION cannabis availability and for clean, regulated, comfortable and safe dispensation
. We
provide objective information about the goods, services, and issues relevant to of the product.
Greenkind makes its way from patient to the public at large, infor-
medical cannabis its production, dispensation, use, effects, and political sta- As
tus. Each month we feature informative articles from all aspects of the medical mation will disseminate to educate and to dispel the stigma associated and
cannabis community from seed to consumption. Our goal is to be the public propagated by organizations threatened by the use of medical cannabis.
forum that connects the community giving it a voice and a means for growers, We are dependent upon the community for support. Advertising in
doctors, lawyers, political activist, patients, and dispensaries a place to share Greenkind is also a source of information that has been historically limited.
their story. Purveyors of goods also have an opportunity to discuss their products, their
Greenkind is distributed through medical cannabis dispensaries through- uses and how it can help patients secure the best possible methods to grow,
out California and in states where medical cannabis is dispensed in the hope store, and consume medication. A community bulletin board is provided for
that patients and workers in the field, feel connected not only to each other, notices, events, and relevant information for our readers.
but to their providers as well. It is understood that true identities may not be Our intent is heart-felt and founded in compassion and care. By being a
revealed, but the information brings medical cannabis into the public forum in mirror of the medical cannabis community, it is our desire to bring understand-
clear, forthright, manner. We believe that by providing a public forum in the writ- ing, dignity, and opportunity to all aspects of medical cannabis, and its benefits
ten, printed word as well as on the world wide web, we are acting as a unifyingnot only to patients and providers, but to the public at large.
force that sets differences aside and underscores the public’s need for medical
Mendo Remedies • 44975 Hwy 101 Laytonville, CA • (707) 984-7101
32 www.gkmagazine.net
