Grassland, Timely Social Justice Drama Executive Produced by Academy Award Winner Common, Now Available for Streaming on Apple TV, Amazon, and more.

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassland, a timely social justice narrative film highlighting the perils of cannabis incarceration, is now available for streaming on Apple TV, Amazon, and more. Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar-winning artist Common serves as an Executive Producer. The film stars Mía Maestro (The Motorcycle Diaries), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time), Jeff Kober (Sons of Anarchy), Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew), and Sean Convery. Rounding out the cast are Rachel Ticotin, Armando Riesco, Claudia Robinson, and newcomer Elizabeth Cuzzupoli. Set in 2008, amidst the economic recession, Grassland explores the stark realities of racial inequality in the criminal justice system.

The story follows Leo (Cabot-Conyers), a curious and sensitive young boy whose world is turned upside down when he befriends his new neighbors—an inquisitive young white boy and his police officer grandfather (Kober). Unknowingly, Leo's friendship places his single mother (Maestro), who is secretly running an illegal cannabis business, at risk.

The film world-premiered at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and has also played at the Monterrey International Film Festival for its international premiere and at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival. IndieWire praised the film, saying it is "quiet and restrained in its style yet packs an emotional punch like no other American movie so far this year."

The Grassland team launched a robust impact and advocacy campaign aimed to target relevant federal, state-level criminal justice reform and the estimated 40,000+ Americans still in prison on low-level cannabis possession charges, despite the legal cannabis industry reaching over $30 Billion in 2024 in the U.S. The film partnered with Common's organization, Free to Dream, as well as lifestyle brand Shinola and Last Prisoner Project in its impact campaign. As part of their partnership with Shinola, the film's team launched a multi-city screening tour featuring panels with activists in the cannabis equity space.

About the Film
Executive Produced by Common and Directed by William Bermudez and Sam Friedman, Grassland offers an intimate portrayal of race, justice, and family, telling a story of courage, sacrifice, and the fragile innocence of youth. As Leo's desire to protect his family unknowingly jeopardizes their safety, the film powerfully illustrates the devastating cost of systemic injustice.

SOURCE Grassland Film