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Cannabis Doc From Cresco Labs Hits SXSW as Weed Content Goes More Mainstream

The Sentence of Michael Thompson, a social justice film, debuts this weekend

The Sentence of Michael Thompson — The short documentary is the latest piece of original cannabis-themed content to break into film festivals.Cresco Labs

By T.L. Stanley

March 11, 2022

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Michael Thompson, the longest-serving non-violent offender in Michigan history, walked out of prison in January 2021 after 26 years, three rejected appeals and two denials for clemency.

T.L. Stanley

T.L. Stanley is a senior editor at Adweek, where she specializes in consumer trends, cannabis marketing, plant-based food products, pop culture and creativity.

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