Carl Hart

*Carl Hart* is a biographical film that focuses on Carl L. Hart, an American psychologist and neuroscientist recognized for his research on drug abuse and addiction. The film examines his career as an academic and advocate for drug policy reform, emphasizing his tenure at Columbia University, where he became the second tenured African-American professor in the sciences. It also covers his personal experiences with recreational drug use and his public advocacy for drug legalization. The film incorporates material from his two books, *High Price* (2013) and *Drug Use for Grown-Ups* (2021), which question traditional perspectives on drug use and societal norms.