Mother Plant
(Madre Planta)
Lisandro Costa, Alejandro Espolsino, Francisco López | Documentary
2021 | 83 minutes | Argentina
A collective of mothers fights for the legalization of cannabis oil, driving change while advocating for health, in this portrait of resistance.
Synopsis
The film follows a collective of mothers over their four-year fight for the legalization of cannabis oil to be used as a medicinal treatment for their children. Despite a scientific community supporting the effectiveness of the oil, they continue to face a legal system that not only fails to protect them but also pursues and criminalizes them.
They will embark on a path of resistance, seeking the creation and regulation of a law that advocates for the right to health, challenging prejudices and economic interests.
Reviews
"The documentary that demands the right to health." — Luis Coro, Noticiario Sur
Citation
Main credits
López, Francisco (film director)
López, Francisco (screenwriter)
López, Francisco (film producer)
Espolsino, Alejandro (film director)
Espolsino, Alejandro (screenwriter)
Espolsino, Alejandro (film producer)
Costa, Lisandro (film director)
Costa, Lisandro (screenwriter)
Costa, Lisandro (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Francisco López, Alejandro Espolsino; editing, Martín Delrieux, Eduardo Feller; music, Santiago Capriglione, Lautaro van Meegroot, Martín Larroudé.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Criminal Justice
Culture + Identity
Environment + Sustainability
Family
Health + Aging
Latin American Studies
Science + Technology
Sociology
South America
Women
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Trieste Iberoamerican Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Lisandro Costa, Alejandro Espolsino, Francisco López
NATIONALITY: Argentina
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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