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199573 minNot Rateddocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Food Sustainability Sustainability

The Hemp Revolution

199573 minNot Rateddocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A complete ban on the cultivation of non-narcotic industrial hemp was implemented in the United States in 1938, influenced by large oil-based industries.

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A complete ban on the cultivation of non-narcotic industrial hemp was implemented in the United States in 1938, influenced by large oil-based industries.

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Anthony Clarkedirector

Peter Dale Scott

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Andrew Weil

Andrew Weilcast

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In 1995, Anthony Clarke's The Hemp Revolution presents a detailed account of hemp's historical significance and modern applications in the United States. The film traces the shift from the country’s status as a leading producer of industrial hemp to the 1938 ban on its cultivation, influenced by major oil industries. It discusses hemp's potential as a sustainable fiber, food source, non-polluting fuel, and a pharmaceutical alternative with fewer side effects than conventional medications. The documentary argues for hemp's role as a viable substitute for oil and wood.

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