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Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD

Name: Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-09-01
Cast: Stanislav Grof, Albert Hofmann, Humphry Osmond, Ram Dass, Duncan Blewett

2002 | 56 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Tailor-made for the curious. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Well paced for a documentary, at 56 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

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Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Connie Littlefield

Stanislav GrofSelf
Albert HofmannSelf
Humphry OsmondSelf
Ram DassSelf
Duncan BlewettSelf
Abram HofferSelf
Alfred M. HubbardSelf
Laura Archera HuxleySelf
Ralph MetznerSelf
Aldous HuxleySelf