Wed, Sep 18
|Blue Island Beer Co.
Watch Party: Mini-Doc on IL Cannabis Legalization
Cole Preston of the Cole Memo invites you to watch his latest film project: a mini-doc on Rethinking Illinois' Legalization Policy
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Blue Island Beer Co., 13357 Old Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for a public screening of Cole Preston’s upcoming mini documentary on Wednesday, September 18th, at Blue Island Beer Company in Blue Island, Illinois. Join us for some smoke, drinks, and to learn more about the continued criminalization of cannabis in Illinois + much more.
What to Expect:
- Smoke + Drink Friendly environment - Blue Island Beer Company will allow you to consume cannabis and alcohol onsite.
- Premiere + Panel - The film will officially start around 6pm. The film has a run-time of ~55 minutes. After the film has finished, we will host a brief Q&A panel with Cole.
- Post-Show Smokeout - After the film has finished, Cole plans to stick around for a few drinks and some smoke. Feel free to hang out after the panel to continue the conversation.
Description of mini doc:
This documentary uncovers the hidden flaws in Illinois' cannabis policy, detailing how initial excitement for legalization turned into a complex web of criminal penalties and inequities. Through in-depth analysis and interviews, this mini doc reveals how promises of reform were overshadowed by political interests and limited access, leaving many residents still facing criminal consequences for cannabis in a state where it’s supposedly legal.