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“Emperor of Hemp”
DVD

“Emperor of Hemp” tells the tale of cult folk hero Jack Herer, author of the hempster Bible “The Emperor Wears No Clothes.” It also delves into the controversial issues of marijuana and hemp prohibition. Bill Maher calls this film “a triumph for the open-minded.” With songs by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Cheap Trick, The Rascals and Kara's Flowers, now known as Maroon5. Narrated by Peter Coyote. Seen on PBS stations all over the country.

DIGITALLY REMASTERED

Widescreen
Color and black & white
Running time: 59 minutes

SPECIAL BONUS FEATURE:
"Hemp for Victory," 1942 U.S. government progaganda film urging farmers to grow the outlawed plant to help the war effort. Back then, a farmer who grew hemp was a patriot. Today, a criminal. Go figure.

Reproduced from a pristine black-and-white original at the National Archives.
Running Time: 14 minutes

 

 

 
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