Free Screening of Medical Marijuana Documentary to be Held in Cedar Falls on Wednesday
CEDAR FALLS, IOWA — A free screening of the award-winning medical marijuana documentary “Waiting to Inhale” will be held on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Jimmy Morrison, an advocate involved in this year’s efforts to make Iowa the 14th state to protect medical marijuana patients from arrest. State Sen. Joe Bolkcom (D-Iowa City) has introduced medical marijuana legislation (S.F. 293) into the state Senate, and last month, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy concluded a series of four hearings into the medicinal value of marijuana. A recommendation to the state legislature is expected to follow.
WHAT: “Waiting to Exhale” screening, followed by a discussion with Jimmy Morrison, Iowa grassroots organizer.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Room 14, Seerley Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Produced and directed by Jed Riffe, “Waiting to Inhale” examines the medical marijuana debate up close by taking viewers inside the lives of patients, doctors, and activists, while seeking to understand why opponents support the continued criminalization of sick and dying patients who could benefit from medical marijuana.
“Waiting to Inhale” was the winner of the 2005 CINE Golden Eagle Award, the Gold Special Jury Remi Award at the 38th Annual WorldFest-Houston and the 2005 Best Documentary Film/Video at the New Jersey International Film Festival.
