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Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

Documentary
5.6·2002·0h 56m

Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, was being used by researchers try...

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Stanislav Grof

Stanislav Grof

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Albert Hofmann

Albert Hofmann

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Humphry Osmond

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Ram Dass

Ram Dass

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Duncan Blewett

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Abram Hoffer

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Alfred M. Hubbard

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Laura Archera Huxley

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Connie Littlefield

OVERVIEW

Long before Timothy Leary urged a generation to "tune in, turn on and drop out," lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, was being used by researchers trying to understand the human mind. This documentary is a fascinating look at the story of "acid" before it hit the streets. Featuring interviews with many LSD pioneers, Hofmann's Potion is much more than a simple chronicle of the drug's early days. With thoughtful interviews, beautiful music and stunning cinematography, it is an invitation to look at LSD, and our world, with a more open, compassionate mind.