Marijuana Use and American Beauty...Another Question For You...

[Ash]

I have a question for all of you again.  
(I never run out of questions...that's the only way you learn!)

I think I know the answer but I want to hear what you have to say.

Why do you think there was so much marijuana use in this film and several scenes were dedicated to the purchasing and use of it?

Rebellion perhaps?  

Let us all know.

[Drezzy]

It's a more reality-based look at suburban life. Do you live in a suburb? There really is nothing to really do besides toke up, usually.

And yes, it also goes back to the counter-culture stage of Kevin Spacey's character's life, back in the days when he was a hippie and used to toke with all of his unwashed friends.