NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis
Fri Feb 06 2026
Award-winning filmmakers Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney join Montel for an unforgettable conversation about storytelling, stigma, and the global journey of cannabis.
With more than four decades of documentary filmmaking behind them, Mark and Patty have captured everything from extreme adventure to deeply human social issues. Their latest project, NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis, is a sweeping, award-winning film that explores the plant’s history, culture, healing potential, and the real people whose lives have been transformed by it — veterans, medical patients, advocates, and pioneers pushing for safe access and justice.
In this episode, Montel and his guests discuss what inspired them to tackle one of the most misunderstood subjects in modern history, the emotional interviews that shaped the film, and the concept of creating a “high quality life” through plant-based wellness. They unpack how education dismantles stigma, how documentary filmmaking can influence policy and perception, and why cannabis remains one of the most important social and medical conversations of our time.
This episode isn’t just about a film — it’s about truth, healing, and the power of storytelling to change how we see a plant, a movement, and each other.
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Award-winning filmmakers Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney join Montel for an unforgettable conversation about storytelling, stigma, and the global journey of cannabis. With more than four decades of documentary filmmaking behind them, Mark and Patty have captured everything from extreme adventure to deeply human social issues. Their latest project, NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis, is a sweeping, award-winning film that explores the plant’s history, culture, healing potential, and the real people whose lives have been transformed by it — veterans, medical patients, advocates, and pioneers pushing for safe access and justice. In this episode, Montel and his guests discuss what inspired them to tackle one of the most misunderstood subjects in modern history, the emotional interviews that shaped the film, and the concept of creating a “high quality life” through plant-based wellness. They unpack how education dismantles stigma, how documentary filmmaking can influence policy and perception, and why cannabis remains one of the most important social and medical conversations of our time. This episode isn’t just about a film — it’s about truth, healing, and the power of storytelling to change how we see a plant, a movement, and each other. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.