Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Inspiring Change Through The Grow Jamaica Movie

By Elena McDowell


The foundations for the Grow Jamaica movie can be found in a book coauthored by Leeroy Campbell and Janice Campbell. Food, fuel, fiber and medicine are the four words that adorn the front cover of the text. They represent a summarized version of the co authors' exploration into the many benefits that the plant offers its users. The film makers essentially take this stance and create a motion picture version.

The clout behind the film itself is reinforced by the caliber of its cast. It comprises the ideal mix of talent and fame. Some of the famous faces that appear in the film include Oliver Samuels, one of Jamaica's most celebrated actors, Stephen Marley, Reggae artist and son of the world famous Robert Nesta (or Bob) Marley and co author of the inspirational text Leeroy Campbell.

The film is a part of a wider campaign to accumulate widespread support for and acceptance of this plant, which also goes by the name cannabis, for its many benefits. The ideas supported in the film are rooted in numerous scientific studies. The other arms of the campaign include the book and the website created to provide the wider public with information about the goodness of marijuana.

Weed, herb and sense are just three of the many names used for the plant. It is widely associated with Jamaican lifestyle even though the truth is it is illegal on the island. Many influential Jamaicans and laymen alike have been fighting to change this law. Key among this group are the members of the islands Rastafarian faith who use it for religious and ceremonial purposes.

The film's format is that of a realistic documentary and its format is designed to mirror the plant's diverse nature. It comprises snippets of humor and real life interviews gathering the thoughts of laymen as well as renowned scientists. Economists are also allowed the opportunity to share their opinions on the financial gains that the island stands to gain from capitalizing on the plant.

It is a one hour film which makes it fairly easy to watch. Additionally, it may be accessed on DVD. The DVD version is great for those who want to be able to view the documentary at their own convenience. Educators and marijuana promoters may also use it for its educational content.

The film's goal is to promote the plant and move the island one step closer to the realization of Dr. Campbell's dream revolution. Dr. Campbell envisions the day when Jamaican society has been so revolutionized that the plant is freely grown and used everywhere. This is of course dependent on the removal of social and legal restrictions that currently inhibit its use.

The potential of the Grow Jamaica movie to change the way the world views marijuana cannot be denied. Those who view it with an open mind are bound to emerge with an inspired and refreshed views on the controversial herb. It is truly foremost among the most effective elements of the pro marijuana campaign.




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