Saturday, March 23, 2013

Introducing Grow Jamaica, The Movie

By Jill Faulkner


Grow Jamaica is a movie adaptation of a book by the same title written by Reverend James Campbell. It is an incisive look at the impact of marijuana legalization in the country. The analysis covers political, social, economic and medical implications. Contributors to the documentary include are stakeholders in almost all sectors of the society.

The documentary is one hour in length with an incredible combination of educational material and entertainment. The documentary has collected views from economists, police officers, doctors and even politicians. Their perspectives are clearly distinct and their standpoints informed by backgrounds. These are the areas that would be affected by such a move.

Some of the characters featured in the book include Leeroy Campbell, who is described as a staunch Christian. He lived as a writer with numerous publications to his name. Campbell is also said to have been an accomplished artist and designer. These are just a few of the occupations listed.

Grow Jamaica advocates for freedom to the Jamaican people to cultivate, sell and even market ganja. His research indicates that the benefits spread from nutritional to tourism sectors. In his analysis, this would place the country in a unique position with incredible economic benefits. He had researched and given lectures on these issues and demonstrated the effect of ganja on the mind, body and spirit.

Speeches delivered by Reverend Campbell are motivational considering that he was both a counselor and a teacher. They are also uplifting to the spirit and very confrontational. He is a renowned researcher in natural herbs. Some of the accolades associated with the movie include its selection for the Flash Point Film Festival of 2007 and BFI Film Festivals the year before.

Other characters featuring prominently in this movie include Delaware born Stephen Marley. He grew in Jamaica and started singing as a little kid. His exploits includes appearance at the Jamaica Music Festival in Montgomery. He is recognized for his role in Ziggy and the Melody Makers where he was a lead vocalist at eight years of age.

Grow Jamaica also features Oliver Samuels a renowned broadcaster and actor. He has featured in a series called Oliver at Large which was written by Aston Cooke and produced by Butler Calvin. He has a sidekick that makes him conspicuous. He is a funny character who has inspired several productions including Oliver and the genies as well as Pinocchio.

Other influential characters include Dr Bragga. His impact is pivotal in shaping the debate. He has outstanding thoughts and actions with a clear and distinct pattern that propels him to be considered as an opinion shaper. It is the combination of these characters that gives the movie its lifeline.

The success of grow Jamaica in pushing for legitimization of marijuana can only be assessed over time. Opposition has been sustained for such a move and the debate continues. This is one of the boldest activism movements considering the negative connotation associated with the plant. Proponents think that this will lead to an economic revolution while those on the opposition still consider it as a harmful drug.




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