DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2010)

6.2/10 • 75 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Joe Rogan

Self - Host

Alex Grey

Roland Griffiths

Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist

Terence McKenna

Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage)

Graham Hancock

Dennis J. McKenna

Self - Ethnopharmacologist

Ralph Metzner

Self - Psychologist

Jeremy Narby

Self - Anthropologist

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