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202422 minGdocumentary

Budd, Sweat & Tearz

202422 minGdocumentary

After two decades in prison for drug charges, Craig Sweat launches New York's first black-owned cannabis brand in the legal market.

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After two decades in prison for drug charges, Craig Sweat launches New York's first black-owned cannabis brand in the legal market.

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Craig Sweat, after two decades in prison for drug charges, seeks a fresh start in New York. He launches Uncle Budd, the state's first black-owned cannabis brand in the legal market. As he works to establish his business, Sweat faces challenges stemming from his past. The 22-minute film documents his efforts and the obstacles he encounters in a rapidly changing industry.

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