United States / Oct 15, 2010 / NR
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Neal Goldsmith | Self - Psychologist |
| Alex Grey | Self - Artist |
| Roland Griffiths | Self - Behavioral Pharmocologist |
| Charles Grob | Self - Psychiatrist |
| Kathleen Harrison | Self - Ethnobotanist |
| Terence McKenna | Self - Writer & Cultural Commentator (archive footage) |
| Erik Davis | Self - Writer |
| Graham Hancock | Self - Writer |
| James Kent | Self - Writer |
| Dennis J. McKenna | Self - Ethnopharmacologist |
| Ralph Metzner | Self - Psychologist |
| Christian Meuli | Self - DMT Volunteer, Family Physician |
| Jeremy Narby | Self - Anthropologist |
| Andrew Newberg | Self - Radiologist |
| David Nichols | Self - Medicinal Chemist |
| Daniel Pinchbeck | Self - Writer |
| Douglas Rushkoff | Self - Writer |
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| Spiros Antonopoulos | Self - DMT Volunteer, Yoga Student |
| Leanna Standish | Self - Naturopathic Physician |
| Andrew Stone | Self - DMT Volunteer, Software Developer |
| Rick Strassman | Self - Psychiatrist |
| Robert Weisz | Self - DMT Volunteer, Clinical Psychiatrist |
| Ricardo Amaringo | Self |
| Alvin Joseph | Self |
| Jon Levin | Self |
| Aja Loux | Self |
| José Pineda Vargas | Self |
| Jordan Phillips | Self |
| Jose Plaza | Self |
| Mitch Schultz | Self |
| Rob Velez | Self |
| Fermin Quintuna | Self |
| Ede Frecska | Self - Psychopharmacologist |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | DMT: The Spirit Molecule |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Synthetic Pictures, Spectral Alchemy |
| Official site | thespiritmolecule.com |
| Release date | 15 ottobre 2010 |
| Executive producer | Justin Corsbie, Craig Garansuay |
| Production | Andrew Shinjang Lee, Chris Ohlson, Mitch Schultz, Rick Strassman |
| Writer | Rick Strassman, Mitch Schultz |
| Editing | Nevie Owens |
| Cinematography | Matt Ehling, Ricardo Diaz, Laela Kilbourn |
| Assistant directors | Bryan Ferguson, Mitch Schultz |
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| Camera operators | Matt Ehling, Ricardo Diaz, Laela Kilbourn |
| Additional photography | Ricardo Diaz, Laela Kilbourn, Matt Ehling |
| Production design | Bart Bryant, Morgan Gillio |
| Art direction | Bart Bryant, Morgan Gillio |
| Set decoration | Bart Bryant, Morgan Gillio |
| Visual effects | Spot Draves, David Hobizal, Joe Malina |
| Music | David Schommer, Glenn Eanes, Tom Hammond, D.E. Ward |
| Sound | David Schommer, Glenn Eanes, Tom Hammond, D.E. Ward |
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