Once a pioneer in the legalization of medical marijuana, Montana is now on the brink of becoming the first state to repeal its medical marijuana law, thanks to a growing anti-drug movement sparked by a belief that lax industry regulations have led to marijuana being easily available to minors. The latest from filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen (who worked on “Bowling for Columbine” and “Fahrenheit 9/11”) turns a keen eye on the courtroom drama surrounding an issue where the legal code has come in conflict with social norms, following the key players in a debate that addresses state sovereignty and patients’ rights. As an increasing number of states—including Michigan—have come to disagree with the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a drug with no accepted medical use, the ongoing high-stakes showdown taking place in Montana is one with national implications.
In Person: Director Rebecca Richman Cohen.