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''Rolling'' is a 2007
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about a diverse group of characters who are linked by the drug
MDMA 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy (tablet form), and molly (crystal form), is an empathogen–entactogenic drug with stimulant and minor Psychedelic drug, psychedelic properties. In studies, it has been used ...
("ecstasy"). The faux documentary takes a tough yet entertaining realistic look at how this drug affects relationships and responsibilities. The film had its world premiere at the
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on February 11, 2007. It is the directorial feature debut of Billy Samoa Saleebey.


Cast

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Sanoe Lake Sànoe Lake is an American actress, model and surfer. Personal life Lake was born and raised on Kauai, Hawaii. She is of Hawaiian, Japanese and English descent. Her name "Sànoe" means "The Mist." Lake was 15 years old when she was discovered b ...
(Rain) *Garrett Brawith (Dustin) *Rachel Hardisty (Summer) *Joshua Harper (Josh) *Clinton Cargile (Clinton) *
Erin Cummings Erin Cummings (born July 19, 1977) is an American actress and online film pundit. She has appeared in the television series, ''Charmed'', ''Dante's Cove'', ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', ''Cold Case'', ''Dollhouse'', '' Spartacus: Blood and Sa ...
(Lexa) *Angie Greenup (Sarah Willis) *Albert Rothman (Dan) *Brian Toth (Matt) *
Calico Cooper Calico Cooper (born May 19, 1981) is an American singer, dancer, Performing arts#Performers, stage performer, actress, comedian, and choreographer. She is the first-born daughter of shock rock singer Alice Cooper and dancer Sheryl Cooper. She be ...
(Jess) *Christine Cowden (Samantha) *Eric La Barr (Eric)


Reception

A critic from ''
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'' wrote that "''Rolling'' may not live up to its billing as the first narrative feature to deal with Ecstasy usage, but it does strike an entertaining balance between boosterish 2000 indie ''Groove'' and the cautionary hysteria of direct-to-vid ''Rave''".


See also

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Recreational drug use Recreational drug use is the use of one or more psychoactive drugs to induce an altered state of consciousness, either for pleasure or for some other casual purpose or pastime. When a psychoactive drug enters the user's body, it induces an Sub ...
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Rave party A rave (from the verb: ''wikt:rave#English, to rave'') is a dance party at a warehouse, club, or other public or private venue, typically featuring performances by Disc jockeys, DJs playing electronic dance music. The style is most associated ...


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