Super High Me (a play on Morgan Spurlock’s documentary Super Size Me) stars comedian Doug Benson. Benson is no regular comedian though, he is also High Times Stoner of the Year (for ‘06).
To “study” (used loosely) the effects of marihuana, Benson smoked it daily for 30 days, after going 30 days without any marihuana, and comparing results. He also didn’t drink any alcohol for the 2 months that he participated in this project, so that alcohol could not play an effect on the results.
He takes “tests” to compare mental awareness, and physical health before and after. The most notable difference between the 2 months was probably that he gained 8 pounds during the month he spent getting high.
Much like the title, this documentary is not expected to be taken too seriously, and isn’t much more than a light hearted hour and a half of a pot smoking comedian talking with politicians, marijuana activists, marihuana dispensary owners, and his comedic peers (brief appearances by lots of them including Zach Galifianakis, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, to name a few). Dave Navarro also makes an appearance, I don’t think anybody is sure what he had to do with anything.. but I guess it didn’t hurt to give the producers another name that is in Super High Me. Thanks, Dave!
Doug Benson’s stand-up comedy is interwined in this documentary which makes it easier to enjoy, for those who aren’t really into the whole pot culture. Super High Me does show the DEA’s “respect” and violation of California laws. More could have been done to really discuss the medical marihuana scene in California and the politics there, but the documentary decided to keep itself light material, probably for all the stoners who will end up renting it.
Almost as a disclaimer for the blog readers, all the pot smoking in the documentary was completely legal in California. In an interview, Doug Benson said that he tells kids that they shouldn’t smoke pot until they become a professional comedian.
IMDB | Wikipedia | Interview with Doug Benson
Teaser (some strong language)
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