Behind The Scenes: NBC Dateline’s Medical Marijuana Documentary, Growing Hope

With the increase of medical marijuana legalization around the country, traditional media has begun playing a more critical role in sharing the success stories of patients across the country. Since Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s first special covering cannabis almost two years ago, we’ve seen a tremendous amount of coverage from major networks including reality shows from National Geographic and a look into the “green rush” from CNBC.

“No tie-dye, no black lights, no Bob Marley posters, just plants and science.” – Harry Smith, Journalist with NBC News

I got a chance to speak with Harry Smith, NBC’s journalist from Dateline’s newest medical marijuana special, Growing Hope. Over the last six months, their team has traveled, filmed and interviewed patients to produce the first marijuana documentary to air during prime time on local television.

About NBC Dateline’s Medical Marijuana Documentary

The documentary follows the journey of three Virginia families fighting not for legalization in their state,...

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