A/k/a Tommy Chong

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-03-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

80 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (575 Reviews)

Director:

Josh Gilbert

Genres:

Documentary

Cast:

Lou Adler Raven Bast Paris Chong Shelby Chong

Writer:

Josh Gilbert

Fullplot:

At the height of popularity of the Bush administration -- the federal government entrapped and subsequently imprisoned Tommy Chong. Josh Gilbert began documenting the federal case against his long time friend and counter-culture icon for the terrible crime of selling bongs. This film examines the personal effects on Tommy, the motivations and tactics of the politicized Justice Department under George Bush, set against the back drop of the War on Drugs and the legal issues involved.

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