Junior Matthew Ping and the Ball State University Truth Movement would like to know why marijuana is illegal.
The Truth Movement, an activist organization dedicated to spreading awareness, will host a film viewing and discussion about marijuana at 8 p.m. in Pruis Hall.
Ping, Truth Movement vice president, said the group will show the movie "The Union: The Business Behind Getting High."
Ping said the film, which has been the official selection of 33 international film festivals, would discuss why marijuana and hemp were made illegal by the United States government and the controversy surrounding the illegal status of the drug.
"You can die from alcohol and tobacco by themselves, but there has been zero deaths from marijuana," he said.
Several Ball State students said they are interested in the topic.
Freshman Bailey Carman said she was interested in what people have to say about why marijuana is illegal and what the benefits would be if it was legalized.
However, Ball State junior Jason Hildebrandt said he would not be attending the discussion.
"The forum seems to not be proactive, seems like a waste of time," he said. "If you want to change [marijuana laws] then you should talk to your congressmen."
Ping said after the film, the presenters will have a short question-and-answer session. The Truth Movement is showing the film to inform people about the controversial subject, he said.
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