Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Dawson's 'Kiss My Grass' Doc on Racial Injustice in Cannabis Premieres
The documentary 'Kiss My Grass,' narrated by Rosario Dawson, examines how the war on drugs and cannabis laws have been unfair to many people, especially Black women.
The film features stories of people who have faced challenges due to these laws.
Dawson's experiences growing up in a diverse community, as well as Pryor's background, inspired this film.
The film hopes to spark conversations, uncover the truth and highlight inequities in the cannabis industry.
Rosario Dawson is an executive producer and narrator of the documentary 'Kiss My Grass,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The documentary explores racial injustice and inequity in the cannabis space, drawing on personal experiences.
Mary Pryor, co-director and subject of the documentary, highlights the intersectional marginalization of Black women in the cannabis industry.
The film aims to uncover truths about the government's approach to cannabis and the struggles faced by those affected by the war on drugs.
The project also features contributions from white and Latina individuals to underscore that these issues affect people across multiple backgrounds.
- Who
- Rosario Dawson, Mary Pryor, Mara Whitehead, and other Black women involved in the cannabis space.
- What
- Documentary 'Kiss My Grass' explores racial injustice and inequity in the cannabis space.
- When
- The documentary premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
- Where
- The documentary's themes relate to the cannabis industry and the experiences of people affected by drug policies.
- Why
- To shed light on racial injustice and inequity within the cannabis industry and the impact of the war on drugs.
Perspectives on the Impact of Cannabis Laws
Contrasting experiences
Impact of the war on drugs
Perspectives on the Impact of Cannabis Laws
Those negatively impacted by the war on drugs: those who have been marginalized triple time in this space.
Contrasting experiences
The privileged: Those who had the luxury and privilege to grow weed.
- Documentary Title
- Kiss My Grass
- Executive Producers
- Rosario Dawson, Colin Kaepernick, Nancy Whiteman, Hilary Yu
- Co-Directors
- Mary Pryor, Mara Whitehead
- Film Festival
- Tribeca Film Festival
- Focus
- Racial injustice in the cannabis space
- Subjects
- Black women