Leaf

An emotional look at the current medical cannabis framework as seen through the eyes of very sick children, their parents and those who break the law to care for them. Australia has now "legalised" medical cannabis but the regulations and red tape makes it virtually impossible to access by those who need it most. For those who can access it the cost is prohibitive. Parents, patients and carers are still considered criminals and they continue to defy the law. They have been arrested and charged with serious criminal offences for taking a position of selfless compassion for those who they love and care for.

  • Damon McDonald
    Director
  • Damon McDonald
    Producer
  • Karla Denny & Damon McDonald
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 10, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    December 1, 2017
    Best Documentary Feature
  • Docs Without Borders Film Festival

    Best of Show - Social Issues
  • Palm Springs Cannabis Film Festival and Summit
    Palm Springs, CA
    United States
    April 22, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Colorado International Cannabis & Hemp Film Festival
    Denver, Colorado
    United States
    Official Selection
Director - Damon McDonald