Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues

This low-budget film follows a group of young people who decide to transport a large quantity of marijuana from Berkeley, California to Boston. Their journey is fraught with peril as they encounter various characters and situations, including law enforcement and dangerous individuals involved in the drug trade. The story delves into the risks and consequences associated with their illegal enterprise.

Dealing received minimal critical attention upon its release, largely overshadowed by more prominent films of the era. It is often cited as an example of a "blaxploitation" adjacent film that focused on drug culture, though its narrative and production values are considered amateurish by many. Audience reception was niche, catering to those interested in counter-culture and drug-related cinema of the early 1970s.

• A gritty, low-fi portrayal of the dangers of the drug trade.
• Features a raw, unsophisticated narrative style typical of independent films from its era.
• Captures a specific moment in time with its focus on counter-culture and drug smuggling.

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The film's title is a reference to the widespread use of marijuana in the 1970s and the challenges associated with its distribution, particularly the long distances involved in transporting it across the United States.