A A/k/Tommy Chong


1h 20m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Documents the tragic and absurd journey of legendary counter-culture comedian Tommy Chong, who in 2003 was indicted for distributing art glass water pipes over the Internet in a drug paraphernalia sting operation, "Operation Pipe Dreams," and wound up serving 9 months in federal prison.

Film Details

Also Known As
a, A/k/Tommy Chong
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Crime
Documentary
Legal
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

Synopsis

Documents the tragic and absurd journey of legendary counter-culture comedian Tommy Chong, who in 2003 was indicted for distributing art glass water pipes over the Internet in a drug paraphernalia sting operation, "Operation Pipe Dreams," and wound up serving 9 months in federal prison.

Film Details

Also Known As
a, A/k/Tommy Chong
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Crime
Documentary
Legal
Release Date
2006

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 20m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Best Documentary Award at the US Comedy Arts Festival 2006.

Released in United States Summer June 14, 2006

Released in United States on Video September 16, 2008

Released in United States 2006

Feature directorial debut for Josh Gilbert.

ThinkFilm acquired Worldwide distribution rights to project at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival for a reported $1.5 million.

Scheduled to air in USA on VH1 Network as part of its "VH1 Rock Docs" franchise.

Released in United States Summer June 14, 2006

Released in United States on Video September 16, 2008

Released in United States 2006 (New American Cinema)

Released in United States 2006 (Special Screening)