Orange Sunshine (2016)

It is, of course, one person's look at the era and although it is a fascinating glimpse into history and the state of the USA (and some of the world) at the time, it's easy to see how it might polarise opinion, although not so much among enlightened and free-thinking viewers.It's really interesting to see Nixon wage his 'war on drugs' as so many other 'leaders' of the US and other countries continue to do. A few enlightened administrations have realised their folly and relaxed their grip. The thing is - it's not about 'drugs' as such, it about what the state is unable to control And that, Dear Reader, is the crux of the matter and the crux of the movie.One of the best lines in the movie is: "If laws are wrong we have to break them!". There are so many laws today which are wrong from so many viewpoints and on so many levels with so-called 'law-makers' justifying their decisions to restrict freedom and limit control in the name of whatever-they-deem-politically-suitable-at-the-time. Make no mistake - it's about controlling you, very little else.Everyone needs to step up to the plate and not roll over when Big Brother makes a new decress.Well, that was a rant, wasn't it...?

It's December 31, 2017, New Year's Eve is moments away. Tomorrow, 1/1/2018, California will legalize Pot.This truly is the "American Story". Well, told. Well documented. And, Well Done! Laws were meant to be broken. Some laws are just wrong, plain and simple. The laws that take away personal freedom, freedom of choice, are wrong. This movie tells the story of heroes that help the American Society change for the better.Having been there, done that, I can relate, as will any of you that have been there, and have done that. This documentary shows the struggle, highs & lows, and where we've come from since the '60's.....LOUD & PROUD!

I put this film in the same category as Blow (2001), Narcos (2015-), Lords of Dogtown (2005), Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001) and Breaking Bad (2008-2013)... Orange Sunshine exposes the taboo history of Southern California which has always intrigued me. The drug counterculture/subculture during the rock and roll years is very rich. Nothing gets me as excited as a film that tells the incredible true stories of what happened back in the day in the area where I was born and raised, Orange County. It's nice to know that Orange County didn't use to be as lame as it is today. People used to be badass and real to the core (now they are offended by everything and plastic and silicon to the core.) This film exposes what Orange County and Southern California were meant to be and how they have strayed. People used to get out there and do really unique, artistic, and fun things... now my generation sits with their phones in hand, staring lifelessly at the screen. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM TO ANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN OLD SOUL AND LOVE A GREAT STORY.

This was probably one of the most disappointing doc/movies I'be seen in years. Shallow puff piece was the only description that came to me as I was watching this movie. Everything was wonderful, Everything was perfect. We were so special. Everyone wanted to be us. Its so sad that the everyone can't be as col as us, Except for the part where someone dies. I've know this story for years and knew quite a few of people who were involved and I was really excited to see the movie or at least something that was the least bit entertaining. Sadly the movie did one thing right, it showed the how completely self involved egotistical these people still are. FYI, the director was obviously in awe of this group/story because instead of making balance movie he let them dictate to him. SO DISAPPOINTED!!!!! If you insisted on seeing it don't spend a dime on it.