Four years after the Texas Compassionate Use Act legalized medical cannabis oil for Texans diagnosed with intractable epilepsy, Chasing Hope gives an unflinching look into the lives of six families currently using CBD oil as a treatment.
Through a series of intimate interviews with parents, children, a neurologist, and the owner of a Texas cannabis cultivator; this mini documentary goes beyond the health benefits to explore the regulations and costly implications of this potentially life-changing medication.
Directed by Justin Wilson
Written by Ryan Durr
Edited by Justin Wilson & Evan Linton
Content Producer: Leah Bohl
Post Producer: Keith Munley
Art Director: Jim Darling
Director of Photography: Phillip Sheldon
Steadicam Op: Jared Deer
AC: Nico Paprota, Scott Clark
Colorist: Artie Pena
Audio Recording: Tiago daSilva
Audio Mixer: Jake Kluge
Additional Camera: Lan Freedman
Asst. Producer: Ben Allison
Music: Shindig
Four years after the Texas Compassionate Use Act legalized medical cannabis oil for Texans diagnosed with intractable epilepsy, Chasing Hope gives an unflinching look into the lives of six families currently using medical-grade CBD oil as a treatment.
Through a series of intimate interviews with parents, children, a neurologist, and the owner of Texas’ first medical cannabis dispensary; this mini documentary goes beyond the health benefits to explore the regulations and costly implications of this potentially life-changing medication.