Marijuana a Chronic History

Take a look at the storied and strange history of marijuana in America and how it has been front and center in the war on drugs. While many in the general public think of marijuana as the "safe drug" the DEA has referred to it as a "gateway" drug that can open the door to the use of stronger substances. This illustrates the paradox of marijuana which is underscored by the fact that while the U.S. has spent over $100 billion dollars to fight it's import sale and distribution 14 states including New Jersey and Michigan have legalized it for medicinal purposes. Additional states are set to make it legal for the same purposes. Examine the changing social and legal landscapes of marijuana and it's history in a fresh and compelling way.

Producer: Trevor Nunn
Producer: Verity Lambert