It’s not uncommon for people to compare weed to wine, but this documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Rebecca Richman Cohen explores their similarities through the lens of two families whose livelihoods are tethered to their production. In France, where the Thibon family has harvested grapes for three generations, winemakers are celebrated—even as they fight to make a living off their land. For the Jodreys of Humboldt County, California, the transition from outlaw to legal grower came at a steep cost. Weed & Wine comes out on Apple and Amazon this week and is well worth the watch. A sequel is already in the works. -VvP
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