# The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)

> An irreverent investigation into how British Columbia’s illegal marijuana trade operates like a multinational business and why prohibition may be its greatest advantage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/22615

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Brett Harvey
- Cast: George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Chris Bennett, Tommy Chong, Joe Rogan, Craig X. Rubin, Maestro
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1039647/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: irreverent, provocative, informative, political discussion night, documentary double feature

## Synopsis

Explore the hidden world of marijuana trade and its surprising implications on society.

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