“Higher Power” Documentary Sheds Light on Intersection of Cannabis Legalization and D.C. Statehood

In the ongoing fight for D.C. statehood, the battle against cannabis prohibition has become a key player. “Higher Power,” a new documentary directed by Dewey A. Ortiz, Jr., explores the complex interplay between these issues and their impact on D.C.’s Black communities.

The film showcases these communities’ remarkable resilience and spirit, which have faced continued disenfranchisement and…