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2002

Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

Directed by Connie Littlefield

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.

Duration

0h 56m

Released

September 1, 2002

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Cast12

  • Stanislav Grof
  • Albert Hofmann
  • Humphry Osmond
  • Ram Dass
  • Duncan Blewett
  • Abram Hoffer
  • Alfred M. Hubbard
  • Laura Archera Huxley
  • Ralph Metzner

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