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202275 minPGdocumentary

Trimmigrants

202275 minPGdocumentary

Two men travel from Europe and Latin America to California's Emerald Triangle, seeking quick jobs trimming marijuana leaves.

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Gustavo Anselmi

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Two men travel from Europe and Latin America to California's Emerald Triangle, seeking quick jobs trimming marijuana leaves.

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David Kohandirector

Gustavo Anselmidirector

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Gustavo and David work on a marijuana farm in California's Emerald Triangle, which includes Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties. They are part of a group known as "trimmigrants," who travel from Europe and Latin America for seasonal work trimming marijuana buds. Many seek quick financial gain, but their experiences reveal the challenges of this labor. After three years on the farm, Gustavo and David share their stories of hope and hardship in the cannabis industry.

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