WEED
""WEED" The Story of Marijuana"
Originally released in 1971. WEED is a documentary film. directed by Brian Kellman. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This 1971 color anti-drug use and abuse film was produced by Concept Films and directed by Brian Kellman for Encyclopedia Britannica. “Weed: The Story of Marijuana” combines time-lapse, montage, illustrations, animation (by Paul Fierlinger and emigre Pavel Vošický) and dramatized, documentary-style interviews to survey the evolving role of cannabis in U.S. society, with emphasis on the legal risks faced by young people. A unique score of experimental synthesizer music is provided by Tony Luisi on an EMS VCS 3 “Putney”
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Concept Films
- Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WEED about?
This 1971 color anti-drug use and abuse film was produced by Concept Films and directed by Brian Kellman for Encyclopedia Britannica. “Weed: The Story of Marijuana” combines time-lapse, montage...
Who directed WEED?
WEED was directed by Brian Kellman.
How long is WEED?
WEED has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was WEED released?
WEED was released on January 23, 1971 in theaters.