NECTARBALL®: The Story of Cannabis
Press & Praise
Reviews, interviews, awards and kind words for the award-winning documentary by Mark Schulze and Patty Mooney of New & Unique Videos®.
“A brilliant documentary!”
- Documentary of the YearCelebStoner Awards 2023
- Best Feature DocumentaryNew York Movie Awards
- Gold AwardParis Film Awards
- FinalistFilmHaus
What people are saying
From doctors, nurses, growers, writers and the people on screen.
“I love how great this movie is.”

John SalleyFormer NBA star
“I was absolutely blown away.”

Keiko BeatieCoral Cove Wellness
“A brilliant documentary!”

Warren BobrowSkunk Magazine
“Absolutely epic. A game changer!”

Nurse Heather, RNCannabis Nurses Network
“Like a good book that you can’t put down… a great story about the magical plant medicine we all know as cannabis sativa.”

Jimmy YoungProCannabis Media
“What an incredible piece of work you have created!!”

Chris AndersonRedwood Roots
“Beautiful and authentic.”

Maria CalabreseGreen Bee Life
“An honor and a pleasure to participate in this eye-opening and lifesaving documentary.”

Danny DankoAuthor
“Great work!”

Alexandra Petrie WilliamsWeedcon Events
“I love this. You do great work!”

Tim BlakeThe Emerald Cup
“An epic production!”

Nikki LastretoSwami Select
“I was stoked. It was great. It’s vital what you guys have done.”

Ken Sobel, Esq.Attorney at law
“I was truly moved. I had tears in my eyes.”

Sherri Mack, RNThe Green Nurse
“A beautiful tribute to the medicine that this plant is.”

Craig EvansIt Friday
“WOW! Excellent and informative.”

Sue BakerVideo Moments Productions
“Great film. Amazing.”

Kaveh GolabiPurablis
“Thanks for the show. Well made. Loved it!”

Chiah RodriquesArcanna Flowers
“Great to be part of this documentary among all these big names in the cannabis industry. Interesting documentary for all to see!”

Rinus BeintemaSuver Nuver
“Thanks for all your good work.”

Jane KleinEd Rosenthal 420
In the press
Articles, interviews and screenings since the 2023 premiere.
Reviews & articles
- Oct 2023
Skunk Magazine
Warren Bobrow reviews the film and interviews Patty Mooney about it.
- Apr 2024
San Diego Magazine
Inside San Diego’s Rarest Weed Collection
Jackie Bryant, “The Plant Lady,” reveals the Nectarball Collection in a back-page spread.
- Nov 2025
High Times
The Nectarball Collection: A Time Capsule of Cannabis Culture
Patty Mooney traces the collection back to the 1970s and ’80s, when Mark grew by the pages of High Times. Archived copy
Bloom Hemp
The Seven-Year Story Behind NECTARBALL: The Story of Cannabis
How the filmmakers spent seven years earning the trust of the cannabis movement.
SD News
NECTARBALL running for free through Jan. 1
A profile of the San Carlos filmmakers and their documentary.
Oaksterdam University
Seven years and 165 interviews, from Jeff Jones to Tommy Chong and Steve DeAngelo.
Podcasts, radio & TV
Let’s Be Blunt with Montel
Talking cannabis with Montel Williams
Mark and Patty sit down with Montel Williams.
Bite Me: The Show About Edibles
NECTARBALL documentary episode
Host Margaret talks with Patty and Mark about the film.
- Aug 2024
- Jun 2024
The People Are Blunt
The filmmakers in conversation with Frederika Easley.
- Apr 2024
- Dec 2023
- Oct 2023
- Sep 2023
Premieres & streaming
- Oct 2024
- Oct 2024
Citizen Green TV
CANNAMINUTES® on Citizen Green TV
The 2023 series of 30 one-minute clips, on a platform for veterans seeking healing.
- Oct 2023
Writing about NECTARBALL®?
For interviews, screeners, stills and the press kit, get in touch with Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze.
