

DMT: The Spirit Molecule
2010-10-15 · 75 min · ★ 6.1
THE SPIRIT MOLECULE weaves an account of Dr. Rick Strassman's groundbreaking DMT research through a multifaceted approach to this intriguing hallucinogen found in the human brain and hundreds of plants, including the sacred Amazonian brew, ayahuasca. Utilizing interviews with a variety of experts to explain their thoughts and experiences with DMT, and ayahuasca, within their respective fields, and discussions with Strassman’s research volunteers, brings to life the awesome effects of this compound, and introduces us to far-reaching theories regarding its role in human consciousness.
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- Directors
- Mitch Schultz
- Production companies
- Synthetic Pictures, Spectral Alchemy
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Joe RoganSelf - Host
Ralph AbrahamSelf - Mathematician
Alex GreySelf - Artist
Roland GriffithsSelf - Behavioral Pharmocologist
Terence McKennaSelf - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage)
Graham HancockSelf - Writer
Dennis J. McKennaSelf - Ethnopharmacologist
Ralph MetznerSelf - Psychologist
Jeremy NarbySelf - AnthropologistTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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