4 Films That Swayed Public Opinion Against Hemp
While the tide of public opinion has been slowly turning in favor of legalizing weed over the past five to 10 years, that hasn’t always been the case.
In fact, beginning in the 1930s, hemp was strongly stigmatized in the U.S., largely because of its association with the growing Mexican immigrant population. As federal and state laws against the drug became enacted, several films were also released that helped bolster the anti-marijuana movement.
1. "Reefer Madness" (1936)
The quintessential “pot propaganda” movie, this film depicts a group of innocent youth led astray by drug dealers who introduce them to marijuana cigarettes. After just one puff, the teens become addicted and led to a life of debauchery (and jazz music). The film worried parents and had a profound impact on federal and state prohibition against legalizing weed.
2. "Marihuana" (1936)
In the same vein as "Reefer Madness," "Marihuana" uses...
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