Grass Is Greener (2019)
Story overview
This 2019 documentary, directed by hip hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, explores America's complex relationship with marijuana. It examines the racially biased history of cannabis criminalization, its impact on Black and Latino communities, and its influence on music and popular culture. Featuring interviews with celebrities like Snoop Dogg and experts, it discusses the push for legalization and racial disparities in the cannabis market.
Parent Guide
A documentary about marijuana's history, cultural impact, and racial disparities in enforcement and legalization. Contains mature themes and discussions of drug use.
Content breakdown
Discusses historical violence related to drug enforcement and systemic oppression, but no graphic violent scenes shown.
Discusses serious topics like mass incarceration, racial injustice, and the war on drugs, which may be disturbing for sensitive viewers.
May include occasional mild profanity typical of documentary interviews, but not excessive.
No sexual content or nudity.
Central theme is marijuana; includes discussions of its use, culture, and legalization. May show cannabis plants or implied use.
Emotionally charged discussions of racial inequality, injustice, and personal stories related to cannabis criminalization.
Parent tips
This documentary focuses on marijuana, its history, and social justice issues. It's best for mature teens due to its adult themes. Parents should be prepared to discuss drug policy, racial inequality, and historical context with older children who watch it.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Did you see any plants in the movie? What colors were they?
- What did the people in the movie talk about? Did they agree or disagree?
- What is one thing you learned about marijuana from this documentary?
- How does this documentary show the connection between race and drug policies? What solutions does it suggest?
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