Born in 1945 in Kenfig Hill, a small Welsh coal-mining village near Bridgend, Howard Marks AKA Mr Nice attended Oxford University where he earned a degree in nuclear physics and post graduate qualifications in philosophy. Described by the Daily Mail (UK Tabloid) as ‘the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time’, Howard Marks has worked with the British Secret Service and has been connected with the Mafia, the IRA, MI6 and the CIA. Busted in 1988 by the American Drug Enforcement Agency and sentenced to twenty-five years at America’s toughest federal penitentiary; Terre Haute, Indiana. He was released on parole…
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The Green Rush is an award winning documentary following several marijuana farmers over an entire outdoor grow season. A compelling look at the lives of some not-so-ordinary farmers, The Green Rush is a chronicle of the trials and tribulations of a unique group of marijuana farmers in Northern California. Identified only by the color of the bandanas they wear to conceal their faces, Mr. Red, Mr. Blue, Mr. Yellow, and Mrs. Pink represent a growing segment of hardworking and passionate Californians. They are quasi outlaws, plowing a delicate field between the lines of the law and the American tradition of…
The Mr Nice Seed Bank is owned by Shantibaba, and incorporates the talents of another equally experienced breeder of exceptionally high quality, and operates with the collaboration of Howard Marks. These three individuals command a huge wealth of experience in producing cannabis strains. They have produced a large amount of the winning strains of cannabis since 1990, including such legendary strains as Northern Lights No. 5, NL5 x Haze, Super Silver Haze, White Widow, White Rhino, and White Shark. The Mr Nice Seed Bank was formed for the purpose of spreading these most favoured cannabis strains. Genetic biodiversity is first…
In November 2010, Californians will be voting on whether or not to legalize marijuana for recreational use. If passed, California will become the first US state to end marijuana prohibition. This is an exploration of California’s cannabis culture. It’s the story of the people fighting for it, the people fighting against it, the people selling it, the people making it less taboo, and the people who were around when the whole scene started. I made this documentary for my final MA International Broadcast Journalism dissertation project at the University of Westminster. Everything was filmed around northern California from May-June 2010.…
Remo “The Urban Grower” chats about grafting cannabis plants with Midnight Gardener at the Dampkring grow shop in Amsterdam. Originally the guys at the Dampkring were experimenting with grafting to see if they could increase the yield of Cheese and Diesel by grafting cuttings from those plants onto the base of a Congo Haze plant as it had a great root base that could transport lots of water and nutrients. The experiment found that the yield was not increased. Though the yield of the Diesel or Cheese did not increase, grafting cannabis plants has got benefits. The main benefit of…
American Drug War follows filmmaker Kevin Booth as he consults with people on all fronts of the war on drugs to create a multidimensional portrait of those impacted most directly, from users and dealers to law enforcement officials and politicians. The War on Drugs has become the longest and most costly war in American history, the question has become, how much more can the country endure? Inspired by the death of four family members from “legal drugs” Texas filmmaker Kevin Booth sets out to discover why the Drug War has become such a big failure. Three and a half years…
Investigators and pundits alike are fond of calling for ‘more research’ into the safety and efficacy of marijuana and its active compounds. Ironically, when such calls are heeded and new research is published, nobody wants to talk about it. For example, researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY), Upstate Medical University in Syracuse published data in the June issue of the journal Pharmacology concluding that the administration of the plant cannabinoids delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC halted cellular respiration and tumor growth in human oral cancer cells. Specifically, investigators reported that cannabinoids were a “potent inhibitor” of Tu183 human cancer…
Arthritis, often mistaken as a natural consequence of aging, is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by joint inflammation, leading to pain and reduced mobility. In the pursuit of safe, effective, and cost-efficient remedies, many individuals are turning to natural alternatives. One such solution is hemp seed oil capsules, hailed as “nature’s most perfectly balanced oil.” In this blog post, we will explore the potential benefits of hemp seed oil and CBD in managing arthritis and improving overall health. Understanding Arthritis Arthritis encompasses various conditions marked by joint inflammation, causing discomfort and limiting mobility.…
In Pot We Trust doesn’t make you want to smoke pot. It will make you want to give all your pot to Jacqueline Patterson. Jacqueline has celebral palsy, which manifests itself most notably in the form of a severe stutter. When she uses medical marijuana, Jacqueline can speak much more quickly and clearly, because the drug relieves her muscle tension. The difference is so obvious, I don’t know how anyone could watch this and say marijuana isn’t medicine. In Pot We Trust tells the story of four medical marijuana patients, against the backdrop of last year’s Hinchey-Rohrabacher vote. The filmmakers…
The breeding of auto flowering strains of cannabis plants is constantly becoming more and more popular. New strains and autoflowering hybrid seeds are appearing on the market rapidly but why are these seeds so popular, and how are these new breeds being created. At the most basic level autoflowering cannabis seeds should be able to grow into fully flowering plants in far more lenient conditions than cannabis plants typically require. While normally growing a marijuana plant will require extremely well regulated lighting, generally beginning with around 18 hours of light and 6 hours of dark at the same times every…
