Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis (2020)

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He’s known as the “father of medical marijuana.” He was an early advocate of its health benefits for HIV/AIDS patients and, with his partner John Entwistle Jr., started the first Cannabis Buyer's Club to distribute cannabis to AIDS patients and others in medical need. Together with Bay Area filmmakers, Bone & Gold, we’ve created “Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis” to tell the story of veteran, LGBTQ+ and cannabis activist, Dennis Peron, who despite repeated arrests and intimidation from authorities, successfully co-authored and passed proposition 215 in 1996, making California the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use.

Director: Brandon Moore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Original Language: en

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marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis about?
He’s known as the “father of medical marijuana.” He was an early advocate of its health benefits for HIV/AIDS patients and, with his partner John Entwistle Jr., started the first Cannabis Buyer's Club to distribute cannabis to AIDS patients and others in medical need. Together with Bay Area filmmakers, Bone & Gold, we’ve created “Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis” to tell the story of veteran, LGBTQ+ and cannabis activist, Dennis Peron, who despite repeated arrests and intimidation from authorities, successfully co-authored and passed proposition 215 in 1996, making California the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use.
Who directed Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis was directed by Brandon Moore.
Who stars in Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis stars John Entwistle Jr., Dennis Peron.
How long is Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis?
Dennis: The Man Who Legalized Cannabis is a Documentary film.