Hemp for Victory

Hemp for Victory (1942)

An informational film produced to encourage farmers to grow hemp for the war effort during WW2. The film details the many industrial uses of hemp, including cloth and cordage, as well as a detailed history of the plant's use.

Data de estreia
1942-01-01
TMDB
7.7 / 10 (7)
Duração
15 min
Géneros
Documentário
Realizador
Raymond Evans

Elenco

Curiosidades

Hemp for Victory is a black-and-white United States government film made during World War II and released in 1942, explaining the uses of hemp, encouraging farmers to grow as much as possible. During World War II, the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was lifted briefly to allow for hemp fiber production to create ropes for the U.S. Navy but after the war marijuana reverted to its de facto illegal status.

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