Lady Buds is a documentary film that follows six women who are activists, advocates and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. These women have been involved with the cannabis movement for decades, long before the legalization of cannabis in the United States.
The film documents their journey as they navigate the challenges of the emerging legal cannabis market. The women fight for their place in the industry and work to ensure that legalization is fair and equitable for all.
The six women in the film include:
- Karyn Wagner, creator of Paradigm Cannabis Group
- Nina Parks, founder of Mirage Medicinal
- Bonita "Bo" Money, co-founder of Women Abuv Ground
- Scheril Murray Powell, cannabis attorney and activist
- Hope Wiseman, co-founder of Mary and Main
- Dasheeda Dawson, cannabis strategist and author
The film explores the history of cannabis prohibition and the disproportionate impact it has had on communities of color. The women in the film are united in their commitment to social justice and see the legal cannabis industry as a way to make a positive impact on their communities.
As the legal cannabis industry becomes more corporate, the women must navigate complex regulations and deal with the challenges of being small business owners in a rapidly changing market.
Lady Buds is a powerful and inspiring portrait of these six women and their determination to create a new industry that is inclusive, equitable, and rooted in social justice.