Applegate Jane: A Film about Conscious Cannabis
“Cannabis is a sacred plant spirit. We have a sovereign right to access all plants upon the earth. Cannabis should not be “legalized” but rather “normalized.” It should carry no more regulation, taxation and penalization than the potato. It is a plant with the potential to heal every malady and should be readily available to the populace.” Applegate Jane
Jane Fossen, aka Applegate Jane, is a prayerful organic grower committed to the medical benefits of cannabis. She has a long history as a legacy grower in the Southern Oregon Region.Legalization has come at a time when consumers have begun to question Big Ag practices. Conscious cannabis is different from “dude weed.” This film leads us through the four seasons of Jane’s garden, while explaining how to grow cannabis in a conscious manner.It’s the little grower against agribusiness, greed growing vs growing with a soul. It’s the reverse side of the dream and it’s happening news. Jane grew up in Oregon’s Applegate Valley. She has seen cannabis go from criminal usage to medical. But success comes at a price. Recreational marijuana, the state, and agribusiness are threatening the legacy growers who worked years to legalize medical cannabis. Will the conscious community survive?
Coming Winter 2020
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Hats with a Past: An Afternoon with Bonnie
“History and fashion are interwoven.” Bonnie Shaffer
When Bonnie Shaffer announced that she would give up her studio on Ashland’s plaza, I asked if I could film her creating one of her signature hats, from start to finish. In this film, we witness Bonnie making a cloche-type hat while reminiscing about her life as a creative hatmaker.
Two years later, I reconnected with Bonnie, to find her in a new studio and with a surprising new clientele.
English, 12 minutes, 2019
We’re Saving the World
A fifth grade class in Southern Oregon decided to send copies of a book to all the governors in the USA. Why? Because one day Sharon Mehdi sat down and wrote an inspirational story for her granddaughter, a fable about women standing silently for peace.
It was a children’s story for adults that showed how each person can make a difference. And that’s just what happened. Encouraged by others to self-publish “The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering,” the little pamphlet soon took on a life of its own and was purchased by a major publisher.
“We’re Saving the World” will uplift your spirits as it shows how generations can come together. Here’s a story that will leave you believing that there is still hope for the future.
English, 12 minutes, 2006