Freeland

Subtle but searing performance by Krisha Fairchild. Loved the woven in archival footage and the attention to detail throughout. One of the first "weed films" that both completely inhabits and transcends its underground setting. The filmmakers did their research and fully immersed in a community not often centered on screen.

A new strain of slow burn narrative movie making-all guns smoking, all puns intended. This role was custom rolled for Krista. She's like a mature Sharon Stone in her golden girls years. Whole movie was buzzing well and mellowed into a chilled finale ending of self realization and just accepting that all as just is.

Super interesting and unexpected take on how legalization can effect illegal pot farming. The film lovingly highlights Humboldt County and captures the spirit of how modernity has crept and then suddenly sprung on a quiet, hidden world.

After a deep appreciation of her performance in "Krisha'" when I read that Krisha Fairchild would be headlining this film, I expected greatness. I was not disappointed. I eschew most movies today as sensationalist and visceral in a shallow way, but truly enjoy the deeply honest and soulful handling by Mario Furloni and Kate McLean of a story of the passing of the halcyon days of illegal marijuana farming in Northern California (filmed on location) . Really a must on your watch list if you love quit films that still sink deep in your bones and live in your heart.

Imagine the injustice of having your business shut down just because you don't pay taxes, have a business license, building permits, or safety protocols. Why, you might actually have to get a job! This movie embodies the unthinkable hardships of Northern California hippies.