Marijuana Policy Project

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Two free screenings of the award winning medical marijuana documentary, "Waiting to Inhale," take place in the Chicago area Feb. 20 and 21, followed by panel discussions featuring the film's director, a Chicago multiple sclerosis patient, and a medical ethicist.

    Feb. 20:
        WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7 to 9 p.m.

        WHERE: Northwestern University, Evanston, Fisk Hall, Room 217

        WHO: Scheduled panelists include Jed Riffe, director of "Waiting to Inhale"; Julie Falco, a multiple sclerosis patient and Illinois Drug Education and Legislative (IDEAL) Reform board member; and Dr. Bruce Doblin, a general internist and palliative care physician and noted medical ethicist.

    Feb. 21:
        WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

        WHERE: Chicago campus, Northwestern University, Hughes Auditorium in the Lurie Building

        WHO: Scheduled panelists include Riffe and Falco.

    Winner of several awards, including the CINE Golden Eagle award, Worldfest Houston 2005 Gold Special Jury Award, Best Documentary 2005 New Jersey International Film Festival and winner of the Eureka! International Film Festival, "Waiting to Inhale" examines the debate over marijuana's use as medicine in the United States. The film includes interviews with patients and leading medical marijuana researchers.

    Media outlets wishing to speak with Riffe or other panelists may contact Dan Bernath at 202-462-5747 ex. 115.

    With more than 23,000 members and 180,000 e-mail subscribers nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. MPP believes that the best way to minimize the harm associated with marijuana is to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. For more information, please visit www.MarijuanaPolicy.org.