Change Makers
Film Profiles Women in Weed as Female Leadership Drops
In creating a feature-length documentary called Lady Buds, filmmaker Chris Russo wanted to show that women have been the backbone of the cannabis industry for decades, long before legalization began sweeping the country.
The film, newly released on premium cable channel Starz after a lauded run on the U.S. festival circuit, may also end up becoming a rallying cry to boost female representation in C-suites and ownership ranks.
Lady Buds follows a diverse group of six women in various parts of the weed business in Northern California.
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