Der Pionier

The Swiss hemp pioneer B. Rappaz is sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for hemp cultivation. His combative nature results in an disproportionately high prison sentence, typical for political prisoners. His ten hunger strikes behind bars lead to public controversies. In 2010, he goes on hunger strike three times in a row, the last time for 120 days. The "Alpine Gandhi" shares his fascinating stories with us. He lived in his cell like a Buddhist monk and encourages us to reflect on our own inner prisons.