Emperor of Hemp

Jack Herer is a crusader who discovered in the 1970s that the U.S. government was spreading false information about marijuana and now believes that same government to be virtually incapable of telling the truth about much of anything. Herer's book The Emperor Wears No Clothes (LC and many catalogers think the title is: Hemp and the Marijuana Conspiracy ) is a venerated pro-weed, anti-government screed, and now Jack is bringing his message to the small screen. Featuring a wonderful soundtrack (Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Cheap Trick--what? No Bunny Wailer or Keith Richards?), narrated by Peter Coyote and endorsed by Bill Maher, the video details Herer's story and his ongoing crusade to bring rationality to the nation's drug policies. All blame does not accrue to the government in the questionable war on drugs, and our Jack is not afraid to butt heads with big business. This is a well-done documentary about an interesting man thoroughly involved in an important social issue of the moment. Collections wishing to provide access to information on both sides of the marijuana question should acquire this powerful and inexpensive statement forthwith. Recommended. Aud: C, P. (M. Tribby)