Prince of Pot: The US vs. Marc Emery

Marc Emery, widely recognized as Canada’s leading marijuana advocate and dubbed the “Prince of Pot,” is threatened with extradition to the United States, where he could face a life sentence for distributing marijuana seeds. The film “Prince of Pot” chronicles the journey of this contentious, self-proclaimed leader of the cannabis movement as he endeavors to mobilize a legion of marijuana supporters to challenge the U.S. Federal Government and its drug enforcement agency, the D.E.A. By exploring Emery’s distinctive life and career as a civil provocateur—from his early days in London, Ontario, to his confrontations with the U.S. Drug Czar in Vancouver and the D.E.A. in Montreal—the documentary delves into broader issues such as Canadian sovereignty and the integration of law enforcement in a world heavily influenced by its southern neighbor. Written by Nick Wilson.