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Deep Dive: Public Enemy Number One (2019)

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Public Enemy Number One
Public Enemy Number One is a documentary that examines the war on drugs from 1968 to the present. Directed by Robert Rippberger, it discusses how cannabis transitioned from a minor criminal activity to a significant policy issue. The film features insights from U.S. Drug Czars and the founders of the 'Just Say No' movement, providing a historical context for the ongoing drug policy debate. The film won Best Documentary Feature at the Seattle Film Festival and received additional accolades at Doc LA - Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival. It was released on various over-the-top media services following a limited theatrical run, making it accessible to a wider audience interested in understanding the complexities of drug policy in America.

Why Watch

  • •Watch interviews with U.S. Drug Czars.
  • •See the evolution of cannabis policy since 1968.
  • •Find out why it won multiple awards at film festivals.

Did You Know

•The film won Best Documentary Feature at the Seattle Film Festival in 2019.
•Public Enemy Number One has a runtime of 70 minutes.
•It includes insights from U.S. Drug Czars and 'Just Say No' founders.

Perfect For

Drug policy advocatesPolitical historiansCannabis legalization supporters