New Documentary Film About the Benefits of Industrial Hemp to Premiere in New York City on June 3 at Comedy Bar NYC

NEW YORK, May 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, June 3, 2013 at 7pm, Comedy Bar NYC in New York City will host a special premiere screening of Bringing It Home, a documentary film about industrial HEMP, healthy houses, and a greener future for America, to mark the start of the 4^th annual Hemp History Week, a nationwide public education campaign featuring retail promotions in over 750 stores and over 100 grassroots events throughout all 50 states to celebrate the benefits and uses of industrial hemp while calling for a change in federal policy to let U.S. farmers grow the crop. Natural health and nutrition expert Alexandra Jamieson, and Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra will join filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson for a Q & A and discussion following the film.

Bringing It Home is a new hour-long documentary film about industrial hemp that explores the question of why a crop with so many widespread benefits cannot be farmed in the U.S. today.  The film uncovers the history of hemp, its myriad industrial applications and legalization efforts.  Through a grassroots audience engagement screening tour, the documentary aims to magnify dialogue about hemp in order to facilitate America's transition to a more informed, sustainable and healthy future.  The film is premiering in conjunction with Hemp History Week 2013 with screenings in major cities across the country.

WHEN: On Monday, June 3, 2013 at 7pm.

WHAT: NYC Premiere of feature length documentary Bringing It Home, a documentary film about industrial HEMP, healthy houses, and a greener future for America.

WHO: Natural health and nutrition expert Alexandra Jamieson, and Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra will join filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson for a Q & A and discussion following the film.

WHERE:  At Comedy Bar NYC, 134 W 29th St. New York, NY 10001. For more information on the venue, go to: www.comedybarnyc.com

For more information, go to: www.BringingItHomeMovie.com and www.HempHistoryWeek.com.

SOURCE Hemp History Week