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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
104 min | Documentary

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The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)

104 min | Documentary

BC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud' being exported to the United States, the trade ...See moreBC's illegal marijuana trade industry has evolved into a business giant, dubbed by some involved as 'The Union', Commanding upwards of $7 billion Canadian annually. With up to 85% of 'BC Bud' being exported to the United States, the trade has become an international issue. Follow filmmaker Adam Scorgie as he demystifies the underground market and brings to light how an industry can function while remaining illegal. Through growers, police officers, criminologists, economists, doctors, politicians and pop culture icons, Scorgie examines the cause and effect nature of the business - an industry that may be profiting more by being illegal. Written by Brett Harvey See less

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43 cast members

Name	Known for
Adam Scorgie Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Breaking Olympia: The Phil Heath Story (2024)
Chris Bennett Self - Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager Self - Author & Former 'Pot TV' Manager See fewer	Kaneh Movie
Steve Bloom Self - Former Editor, High Times Self - Former Editor, High Times See fewer	Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub (2008)
Renee Bojee Self - Activist Self - Activist See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Neil Boyd Self - Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University Self - Professor of Criminology, Simon Fraser University See fewer	Cross Country Check-up with Ian Hanomansing (2021)
George Bush Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	41 (II) (2012)
George W. Bush Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Journeys with George (2002)
Larry Campbell Self - Mayor of Vancouver, 2002-2005 (as Senator Larry Campbell) Self - Mayor of Vancouver, 2002-2005 (as Senator Larry Campbell) See fewer	Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
Rielle Capler Self - Policy Analyst - BC Compassion Club Society Self - Policy Analyst - BC Compassion Club Society See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Tommy Chong Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer	Up in Smoke (1978)
Jack A. Cole Self - Director of LEAP and Former Undercover Narcotics Agent Self - Director of LEAP and Former Undercover Narcotics Agent See fewer	Public Enemy Number One (2019)
John Conroy Self - Criminal Defense Lawyer Self - Criminal Defense Lawyer See fewer	The Naked Queen (2007)
Greg Cooper Self - Multiple Sclerosis & Ataxia Sufferer Self - Multiple Sclerosis & Ataxia Sufferer See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Stephen Easton Self - Professor of Economics, Simon Fraser University Self - Professor of Economics, Simon Fraser University See fewer	From Gangs 2 Glory: Stephon's Story (2010)
Marc Emery Self - Seed Retailer & Activist Self - Seed Retailer & Activist See fewer	Far Out (2015)
Lester Ginspoon Self - Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School (as Dr. Lester Grinspoon) Self - Professor Emeritus, Harvard Medical School (as Dr. Lester Grinspoon) See fewer	The Hemp Revolution (1995)
Paul Hornby Self - Biochemist & Human Pathologist (as Dr. Paul Hornby) Self - Biochemist & Human Pathologist (as Dr. Paul Hornby) See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
James Hudson Self - Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia (as Dr. James Hudson) Self - Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia (as Dr. James Hudson) See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Perry Kendall Self - British Columbia Provincial Health Officer Self - British Columbia Provincial Health Officer See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Mark Klokeid Self Self See fewer	Ice Guardians (2016)
Dana Larsen Self - Founding Editor, Cannabis Culture Self - Founding Editor, Cannabis Culture See fewer	Green Buds and Hash (2019)
Steve Levine Self - President, Hemp Industries Association Self - President, Hemp Industries Association See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
David Malmo-Levine Self - Vancouver Drug War History School Self - Vancouver Drug War History School See fewer	Prince of Pot: The U.S. vs. Marc Emery (2007)
Cheech Marin Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Born in East L.A. (1987)
Todd McCormick Self - Author, How to Grow Medicinal Marijuana Self - Author, How to Grow Medicinal Marijuana See fewer	Edtv (1999)
Tod Hiro Mikuriya Self - Former Marijuana Research Administrator (as Dr. Tod Mikuriya) Self - Former Marijuana Research Administrator (as Dr. Tod Mikuriya) See fewer	A Little from Left of Right (2008)
Jeffrey Miron Self - Visiting Professor of Economics, Harvard University Self - Visiting Professor of Economics, Harvard University See fewer	The Culture High (2014)
Ian Mulgrew Self - Vancouver Sun Columnist Self - Vancouver Sun Columnist See fewer	CNN Newsroom (1989)
Ralph Nader Self - Reform Party Presidential Candidate (archive footage) Self - Reform Party Presidential Candidate (archive footage) See fewer	Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Richard Nixon Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Frost/Nixon (2008)
Phillip Owens Self - Mayor of Vancouver (archive footage) Self - Mayor of Vancouver (archive footage) See fewer
Darryl Plecas Self - Professor of Criminology, University College of the Fraser Valley Self - Professor of Criminology, University College of the Fraser Valley See fewer	Focus BC (2018)
Tom Riley Self - Office of National Drug Control Policy (archive footage) Self - Office of National Drug Control Policy (archive footage) See fewer	Bears (I) (2014)
Joe Rogan Self - Comedian Self - Comedian See fewer	The Joe Rogan Experience (2009)
Ed Rosenthal Self - Growth Expert Self - Growth Expert See fewer	Rebranding Cannabis Podcast (2020)
Craig X. Rubin Self - Actor, Weeds Self - Actor, Weeds See fewer	Weeds (2005)
Norm Stamper Self - Seattle Chief of Police Self - Seattle Chief of Police See fewer	Today We Have the Power (2012)
Tim Stockwell Self - Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria Self - Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria See fewer	The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
Kirk Tousaw Self - Lawyer & BC Marijuana Party Manager Self - Lawyer & BC Marijuana Party Manager See fewer	Prince of Pot: The U.S. vs. Marc Emery (2007)
Jesse Ventura Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Predator (1987)
Watermelon Self - Pot Baker & Comedian Self - Pot Baker & Comedian See fewer	Last Wedding (2001)
Greg Williams Self - Activist Self - Activist See fewer	Prince of Pot: The U.S. vs. Marc Emery (2007)
Wes Williams Self - Hip Hop Artist (as Maestro Fresh Wes) Self - Hip Hop Artist (as Maestro Fresh Wes) See fewer	Four Brothers (2005)