USA: Fighting to Legalise Weed
Synopsis
Since 2014, Colorado has sold six billion dollars worth of marijuana, surpassing the profits of the illicit market.
Synopsis
Ethan Nadelmann, a Princeton University professor, advocates for cannabis legalization in the United States, beginning in the 1990s. He argues that adults should have the right to consume cannabis like alcohol and tobacco. The documentary details how Nadelmann's campaign shifted public perception by featuring real medical patients who benefited from cannabis. As of 2022, over 30 states have legalized medical cannabis, with Colorado reporting six billion dollars in sales since 2014, surpassing the illicit market.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ethan Nadelmann, a key figure in cannabis advocacy.
- Find out how real patients changed public perception of marijuana.
- See the economic impact of cannabis legalization in Colorado.
Did You Know
- Ethan Nadelmann began advocating for cannabis legalization in the 1990s.
- More than 30 U.S. states have legalized therapeutic cannabis use.
- Since 2014, Colorado has sold six billion dollars worth of marijuana.
- Colorado has more cannabis shops than Starbucks and McDonald's combined.
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Who was a key figure in the cannabis legalization movement in the 90s?
Ethan Nadelmann, a Princeton University Professor, was a key figure advocating for the right to consume cannabis like alcohol and tobacco.
How many U.S. states have legalized the therapeutic use of cannabis?
More than 30 U.S. states have legalized the therapeutic use of cannabis.
How much marijuana has been sold in Colorado since 2014?
Since 2014, six billion dollars worth of marijuana has been sold in Colorado stores.
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