Into the Weeds: Dewayne "Lee" Johnson vs. Monsanto Company
A FILM BY
Synopsis
Into the Weeds tells the powerful story of Dewayne “Lee” Johnson, a former Bay Area groundskeeper who takes on a multinational agrochemical corporation after a terminal cancer diagnosis.Theatrical Release Date
Friday, May 20, 2022
Original Languages: English
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
Trailer
PHOTOS
Dewayne “Lee” Johnson and his wife, Araceli Johnson, in California. Credit: Photo courtesy of Teresa Ortega and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Dewayne “Lee” Johnson reflecting in his car, Vallejo, California. Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Director Jennifer Baichwal of INTO THE WEEDS, Photo courtesy of Mongrel Media
Plaintiff Dewayne “Lee” Johnson listens to opening arguments for Johnson v. Monsanto Company, with attorney David Dickens. Credit: Photo courtesy of Courtroom View Network and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
A sign warns of recent pesticide use in northern Ontario. Credit: Photo courtesy of Joel Theriault and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
A bee pollinates a flower. A 2018 study found that glyphosate can disrupt the microbial community in bees’ digestive systems, potentially making them more vulnerable to infection. Credit: Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Director Jennifer Baichwal and Dewayne “Lee” Johnson on location in Benicia, California for INTO THE WEEDS. Credit: Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Into the Weeds: Dewayne "Lee" Johnson vs. Monsanto Company
Dewayne “Lee” Johnson and his wife, Araceli Johnson, in California. Credit: Photo courtesy of Teresa Ortega and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Dewayne “Lee” Johnson reflecting in his car, Vallejo, California. Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Plaintiff Dewayne “Lee” Johnson listens to opening arguments for Johnson v. Monsanto Company, with attorney David Dickens. Credit: Photo courtesy of Courtroom View Network and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
A sign warns of recent pesticide use in northern Ontario. Credit: Photo courtesy of Joel Theriault and Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
A bee pollinates a flower. A 2018 study found that glyphosate can disrupt the microbial community in bees’ digestive systems, potentially making them more vulnerable to infection. Credit: Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
Director Jennifer Baichwal and Dewayne “Lee” Johnson on location in Benicia, California for INTO THE WEEDS. Credit: Photo courtesy of Disappearing Insects Productions Inc. © 2022
