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GrassRoots: The Cannabis Revolution
High time for change
Genres
Documentary
Overview
'GrassRoots: The Cannabis Revolution', explores the medicinal use of cannabis, the patients involved & the campaign to change UK law.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
2016-09-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Nelly Drummond
Self
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