A/K/A Tommy Chong
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AKA TOMMY CHONG chronicles the entrapment and incarceration of the comedy icon from legendary duo, Cheech and Chong. Chong was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute drug paraphernalia through his family business, specializing in handmade glass water pipes, or bongs. The film provides a charming portrait of a counter culture icon set against the backdrop of a War on Drugs gone horribly awry.
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Well, it's drugs vs. Cheech and Chong, so obviously you will be watching it. However much fun you think smoking a bong with your friends is--while thinking that Chong probably created said glass bong--you will come to terms with your smoking habits after watching this film. In fact, you may give up bongs forever. Bongs I said, not weed. We aren't the devil here.

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Film Details
75 mins - ,
Cast:
  • Tommy Chong
    ... himself
  • Cheech Marin
    ... himself
  • Peter Coyote
    ... himself
  • Jay Leno
    ... himself
  • Bill Maher
    ... himself
Crew:
  • Director:
    Josh Gilbert
  • Writer:
    Josh Gilbert
  • Producers:
    Josh Gilbert
Film Reviews:
  • "...slender, revealing documentary, ... is 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 Weekly
Film Festivals:
  • Toronto International Film Festival
  • San Francisco International Film Festival
  • Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • Miami International Film Festival
  • SXSW Film Festival
  • Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
  • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Film Awards:
  • San Fransisco Indiefest, Audience Award, Documentary
  • US Comedy Arts Festival, Film Discovery Jury Award
Production Company:
Blue Chief Entertainment
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