Escape to Canada

Land of the truly free.

Around the world, Canada is known for its beavers, Mounties and winter climate. But a new image of the country is emerging, one of potent marijuana, gay marriage and new freedoms.

In 2003, gay marriage and marijuana were legalized in Canada on the same day. Coincidence or trend? Either way, suddenly, Canada changed forever and Canadians began enjoying their "new found" freedoms. Soon, however, Canadians were not the only ones enjoying the newly forged liberties as Americans races across the border to marry same-sex partners and smoke marijuana in peace. AWOL United States military personnel also arrived seeking refugee status. To many, Canada had become a red-and-white beacon of freedom around the world. However, the freedoms would not last.

Director Albert Nerenberg, the man behind the indie-doc hit Stupidity, explores the advent of this strange and new land of the free in this stunning and high-energy film, Escape To Canada.