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Learn The Truth About Cannabis Through The Sixty Minute Movie, Grow Jamaica

By Vicki Diaz


Economically, the Jamaican land could have been richer than now. Jamaica has a mixed economy where mining, tourism and agriculture are the strongest sectors. Half of its economy relies much on its tourism while the other half is supported by multilateral financial institutions and the service sectors. Grow Jamaica movie documents the economic, political and medical implications of legalizing cannabis in the country and what really good this brings to the whole Jamaican society.

Cannabis, an annual flowering herb popularly known as marijuana, grows abundantly in the fertile lands of Jamaica only if the government permits growers to breed and raise. Scientifically proven effective as cure for cancer, seizures, migraines, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and among others, cannabis is believed to help support the economic restructuring of the country that effectively as well. But, propositions are still under serious deliberations of legislators whereby making those that have been sold inside and outside the country illegal.

Grow Jamaica is a documentary that is based on Reverend Leroy James Campbell's the book of that is also published in akin title. This is a sixty minute flick which educates individuals about the possible impacts of marijuana in a cross sectional clustered society. Reverend Campbell is a researcher, artist and designer by profession.

It features certain talks and discourses from renowned individuals including Stephen Marley and Oliver Samuels. Reverend Campbell cited that the economic revolution can be fundamentally successful with Jamaicans given the permission to grow and market marijuana. He considers this as an effective means not just for economic growth but also for tourism and nutrition.

Chemical compounds in marijuana are not considered lethal unlike any other abused drugs. And though marijuana has certain side effects, the National Cancer Institute is certain that its properties are powerful enough to combat the spread of cancer cells. This can also stimulate appetite and significantly eliminate dreadful free radicals from too much exposure to cigarettes and extreme weather conditions.

In fact, some compounds in cannabis have already been used in pharmaceutical drugs that target certain forms of cancers. Over 60 cannabinoids or chemical substances are found to have unique effects to the body. This is why some components of marijuana have also been utilized in the production of some beauty care products.

Medical cannabis recommended by a healthcare provider contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol for pain relief and even in HIV/AIDS cases. No wonder Reverend Campbell has been pretty certain about his contentions. The medical aspect of this genus can already help save thousands. How much more when poverty is eradicated through planting and exporting such?

This movie was officially selected for BFI Film Festival in 2006 and Flashpoint Film Festival in 2007. This has won different international and local recognitions simply because of its informative nature. The full length documentary is sold worldwide not just for the Jamaican diaspora but everyone who wishes to know the contents of this substantial flick.

Grow Jamaica movie is translated into different languages. Hence, Asian and European audience no longer has a difficult time trying to understand the content reading through the English subtitle. Everyone has to educate themselves about the positive characteristics of marijuana and grab a copy.




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