THE HERBAL SISTERHOOD

THE STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE contributed to the cannabis industry are filled with arduous encounters, dramatic events and often enough, shocking conclusions—which is what makes cannabis documentaries so enthralling. The journey that cannabis has taken over the past few years from underground to mainstream is wild, and we’ve seen only a glimpse of these perspectives in cannabis documentaries.

WEED: A CNN Special Report by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, brought the story of young Charlotte Figi to the forefront of conversations on medical cannabis in 2013. In 2018, Weed the People spotlighted the effectiveness of medical cannabis on young children. 2019’s Grass is Greener explored the effects of the decades-long War on Drugs. Now, there’s a new cannabis documentary that offers a focus that has not yet been explored in the medium. Next on the list of documentaries you need to see is Lady Buds—an in-depth look at diverse female cannabis business owners who are working to thrive in an industry that is always in flux.

delivers six very deserving women a nod to their dedication and perseverance among tribulation, all through the mind of Director, Producer and Writer Chris J. Russo. Russo holds an undergraduate degree in photography and a master’s degree in photography that has led her to create numerous short and full-length films that have been seen at the Sundance Film Festival, and broadcasted on, and , among many others. spoke with Russo about the process of creating , the importance of diversity and equal representation, and how she hopes that it will challenge stereotypes and inspire other women to enter the industry.