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The Canadian government: worse than actual drug lords.
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Canadian Strain (2019)

underdog hustlebureaucratic satiresmall business nightmare

Overview

Comedy

When cannabis becomes legal in Canada, boutique weed dealer Anne Banting is swiftly run out of business by the biggest gangsters in town - the government.

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Content warning
drug dealercannabisweed

Standout Aspects

Writing

Sharp bureaucratic absurdity that hits different.

Acting

Salgueiro carries the whole damn thing.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect for a lazy Sunday with actual snacks.·Solo: When you want to feel smug about capitalism.·Friends: Group chat will absolutely roast the government.
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Director

Geordie Sabbagh

ReleasedDec 7, 2019
Runtime1h 19m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Jess Salgueiro

Jess Salgueiro

Anne Banting

Naomi Snieckus

Naomi Snieckus

Judy

Hannah Spear

Hannah Spear

Beth

Nelu Handa

Nelu Handa

Adeela

Dion Johnstone

Dion Johnstone

Brent

Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown

Valerie

Benjamin Ayres

Benjamin Ayres

Luke

Thom Allison

Thom Allison

Gary

Maria Vacratsis

Maria Vacratsis

Barbara Banting

Marcia Bennett

Marcia Bennett

Gloria

Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie

Jack Banting

Sydney Van Delft

Sydney Van Delft

Melody

Angela Besharah

Angela Besharah

Government Woman / News Broadcaster (voice)

Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released months after Canada's 2018 cannabis legalization, making it almost documentary-fast satire.

Trivia

Director Geordie Sabbagh literally couldn't get government film funding—poetic, given the subject.

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