AKA Tommy Chong


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Wesley Morris

This isn't a great piece of nonfiction filmmaking, but it has its moments. — Boston GlobeFull Review


Elizabeth Weitzman

Even those unimpressed with [Cheech and Chong's] genially lowbrow work will be intrigued by the political tenor of this portrait. — New York Daily NewsFull Review


Owen Gleiberman

It is also a portrait of resilience: Chong does his time (nine months) and has the last laugh, emerging as a born-again activist-survivor of the culture wars. — Entertainment WeeklyFull Review


Director(s)
Josh Gilbert

Starring
Tommy Chong, Shelby Chong, Paris Chong, Eric Schlosser, Lou Adler

Language(s)
English

Released
June 14, 2006

Genre
In the Spotlight, Documentary

Run Time
78 minutes

Rating
NR

Description
At the height of the Bush administration, Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong was charged with selling bongs over the internet and sentenced to nine months in federal prison. As part of the government's $12 million 'Operation Pipe Dreams' drug paraphernalia sting operation, Chong, a vocal opponent of Bush's handling of the War on Terror, was singled out among 55 defendants to serve time. Filmmaker Josh Gilbert captures the post-prison, avuncular Chong as he turns his ...more

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* Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival

* Winner Jury Prize Best Documentary HBO US Comedy Arts Festival

* Winner Audience Award S.F. Independent Film Festival

* Winner High Times Stoney Award Best Documentary

* Official Selection Film Forum New York City