The Culture High

The Culture High takes an in-depth look at the debate surrounding marijuana legalisation, building on director Brett Harvey’s previous documentary. It seeks to uncover the deeper forces behind the arguments both for and against legalisation, exposing the billions of dollars spent on anti-marijuana lobbying and the surprising sources of much of this funding.

The film explores America’s prison system to illustrate the damaging consequences of harsh sentencing laws for marijuana possession. Evidence presented suggests that those who profit from strict drug legislation—such as private prison corporations and certain pharmaceutical companies—play a significant role in slowing progress toward legal reform.

To present his case, Harvey draws on interviews with law enforcement officials, doctors, professors, celebrities, and individuals directly affected by drug laws. This wide range of voices humanises the issue, highlighting both the personal and systemic forces shaping the fight for and against marijuana legalisation.