New on Prime Video | The Marijuana Conspiracy (2020) | StreamingGuide.ca

In the 1970s, a shocking experiment took place in Canada, where young women were confined and forced to consume marijuana daily to observe its effects. The movie, “The Marijuana Conspiracy”, chronicles this real-life event, focusing on the lives of five young women who become part of this controversial experiment. As the study progresses, they face challenges, form bonds, and experience the societal prejudices and implications of marijuana use.

Length: 2h3m
Genre: Drama, Historical
This Title is: Thought-provoking, Based on True Events

THE MARIJUANA CONSPIRACY IS STREAMING TODAY ON PRIME VIDEO CANADA!

Trailer

Cast

Julia Sarah Stone as Mary
Morgan Kohan as Jane
Brittany Bristow as Ava

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – For drug content, language, and some sexual references.

Contains scenes of drug use and its effects.

Trivia

The experiment portrayed in the movie actually took place in 1972 and lasted for 98 days.
The real-life participants were never officially debriefed, and their recorded results were not published.
The film aims to shed light on this forgotten piece of Canadian history, often dubbed the “lost women’s experiment”.

Our Review

“The Marijuana Conspiracy” is a riveting blend of drama and historical recounting. The story is both intriguing and alarming, showcasing the lengths to which certain scientific experiments can go, especially when they revolve around a polarizing subject like marijuana. The performances, especially from Julia Sarah Stone and Morgan Kohan, bring depth to the narrative, allowing viewers to deeply resonate with the characters. It’s not just a tale of an experiment but a window into the lives, aspirations, and challenges of the participants. The movie does a commendable job of maintaining a balanced view, neither vilifying nor glamorizing marijuana but rather emphasizing the human story behind the headlines.