NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis is an award-winning documentary that takes viewers on a transformative journey through time, science, culture, and the deeply personal. Produced by veteran filmmakers Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze of New & Unique Videos—pioneers of special-interest and educational video since the 1980s—this film reveals the untold, multifaceted story of one of humanity’s oldest and most misunderstood botanical allies: cannabis.

Filmed over seven years across five continents, NECTARBALL captures over 165 compelling voices—patients, scientists, farmers, nurses, historians, cultural icons, and visionaries—each offering a unique perspective on cannabis’s past, present, and potential. From the plant’s ancient healing traditions to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, from the trauma of prohibition to the hope of medical freedom, the documentary presents cannabis not merely as a drug—but as a catalyst for healing: personal, cultural, and planetary.

With the intensification of the War on Drugs during the 1970s and 1980s, cannabis became shrouded in stigma and fear. But the healing potential of the plant remained a steadfast belief for the film’s creators. NECTARBALL aims to dispel those lingering misconceptions and foster a global conversation about the plant’s real power.

Interviews with renowned figures such as Dr. Raphael Mechoulam (the “Father of THC”), Tommy Chong, Steve DeAngelo, Keiko Beatie, Dan Herer, William Dolphin, Nurse Heather Sobel, RN, Adam Ill, Uwe Blesching, PhD, Eduardo Blasino, Fernando Soriano, Hillary Raimo, Rinus Beintema, Ed Rosenthal, and John Salley—among many others—bring the narrative to life with passion and depth. Their stories are captured in vibrant locations like Hollywood, Santa Rosa, Humboldt County, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Uruguay, and South Africa.

Enhanced by an evocative original score, the film immerses viewers in the emotional and intellectual power of the cannabis movement. At its core, NECTARBALL is driven by a simple truth: cannabis is not just a drug—it’s a story. And this story belongs to all of us.

The NECTARBALL Project extends far beyond the film itself. It includes companion works like the CANNAMINUTES™ video series—short, powerful one-minute clips curated from the original interviews—designed to educate and spark conversation. The project also features insightful Substack blog posts by award-winning writer and poet Patty Mooney, along with educational resources and ongoing media initiatives celebrating the evolving cannabis landscape.

Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, a curious skeptic, or a lifelong advocate, NECTARBALL invites you to look deeper, question assumptions, and explore what cannabis truly is—and what it can do to elevate the quality of life on a global scale.