The movie Grow Jamaica analyses the effect of legalizing marijuana. This is an adaptation of the book authored by Campbell James under the same title. The areas covered in the debate include political, legal, economical, medical and social implications of such a move. Players in different sectors of the economy and social life in the country have contributed.
The documentary runs for sixty minutes taking both educational and entertaining perspectives. Contributions have been sort from doctors, politicians, economists as well as officers in the police force. Each has a unique tale to tell and their perspectives are fascinating. Their contributions expand the dialogue in legalization of marijuana.
Reverend Campbell Leeroy is one of the major and outstanding characters in this movie. He is a Christian with other fascinating attributes. Campbell is also an accomplished designer and artist. He has published several titles before the book that informed this documentary. It is clear that he is a multi talented individual.
Grow Jamaica advocates for freedom to the Jamaican people to cultivate, sell and even market ganja. His research indicates that the benefits spread from nutritional to tourism sectors. In his analysis, this would place the country in a unique position with incredible economic benefits. He had researched and given lectures on these issues and demonstrated the effect of ganja on the mind, body and spirit.
Campbell is known for his speeches as a counselor and teacher. They are memorable because of their inspiration and confrontational nature. They are known to uplift the audience because of detail and logical argument. Leeroy has also made his mark in research on natural herbs. The movie has been recognized in such platforms as BFI Film Festival of 2006 and also during the Point Film Festival in 2007.
Stephen Marley features prominently in this movie. He is originally from Delaware but grew up Jamaica. He is an accomplished singer, having joined his siblings in the Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers band. His vocal prowess saw him feature in the Jamaica Music Festival held in Montgomery as a lead vocalist for Sugar Pie.
Grow Jamaica features Samuels Oliver, a seasoned actor and broadcaster. His exploits in this field have seen him feature in such shows as Oliver at Large, Pinocchio and Oliver and the Genie. The writer of Oliver at Large was Aston Cooke and the producer was Butler Calvin. These shows have mostly relied on his funny character.
Other characters have played significant roles in shaping the entire story and examining the ramifications of legalizing the trade in ganja. They include Dr Bragga whose profile is still being built within the documentary. Each has a unique yet significant role of determining the direction of trade in ganja. The cast forms a formidable team that evaluates the implications in a funny and educative manner.
Only time will tell of the impact of Grow Jamaica. It is interesting to watch the debate it has elicited and the possible direction this is going to take. This is a bold move with far reaching consequences at the local and global level. The issue is very sensitive and a lot of convincing is required to move people away the view that ganja is harmful.
The documentary runs for sixty minutes taking both educational and entertaining perspectives. Contributions have been sort from doctors, politicians, economists as well as officers in the police force. Each has a unique tale to tell and their perspectives are fascinating. Their contributions expand the dialogue in legalization of marijuana.
Reverend Campbell Leeroy is one of the major and outstanding characters in this movie. He is a Christian with other fascinating attributes. Campbell is also an accomplished designer and artist. He has published several titles before the book that informed this documentary. It is clear that he is a multi talented individual.
Grow Jamaica advocates for freedom to the Jamaican people to cultivate, sell and even market ganja. His research indicates that the benefits spread from nutritional to tourism sectors. In his analysis, this would place the country in a unique position with incredible economic benefits. He had researched and given lectures on these issues and demonstrated the effect of ganja on the mind, body and spirit.
Campbell is known for his speeches as a counselor and teacher. They are memorable because of their inspiration and confrontational nature. They are known to uplift the audience because of detail and logical argument. Leeroy has also made his mark in research on natural herbs. The movie has been recognized in such platforms as BFI Film Festival of 2006 and also during the Point Film Festival in 2007.
Stephen Marley features prominently in this movie. He is originally from Delaware but grew up Jamaica. He is an accomplished singer, having joined his siblings in the Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers band. His vocal prowess saw him feature in the Jamaica Music Festival held in Montgomery as a lead vocalist for Sugar Pie.
Grow Jamaica features Samuels Oliver, a seasoned actor and broadcaster. His exploits in this field have seen him feature in such shows as Oliver at Large, Pinocchio and Oliver and the Genie. The writer of Oliver at Large was Aston Cooke and the producer was Butler Calvin. These shows have mostly relied on his funny character.
Other characters have played significant roles in shaping the entire story and examining the ramifications of legalizing the trade in ganja. They include Dr Bragga whose profile is still being built within the documentary. Each has a unique yet significant role of determining the direction of trade in ganja. The cast forms a formidable team that evaluates the implications in a funny and educative manner.
Only time will tell of the impact of Grow Jamaica. It is interesting to watch the debate it has elicited and the possible direction this is going to take. This is a bold move with far reaching consequences at the local and global level. The issue is very sensitive and a lot of convincing is required to move people away the view that ganja is harmful.
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