Hofmann's Potion: The Pioneers of LSD
2002•56m•5.6•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Connie Littlefield
Languages
English
Cast
Stanislav Grof
Self
Albert Hofmann
Self
Humphry Osmond
Self
Ram Dass
Self
Duncan Blewett
Self
Abram Hoffer
Self
Alfred M. Hubbard
Self
Laura Archera Huxley
Self
Ralph Metzner
Self
Aldous Huxley
Self
Timothy Leary
Self
Myron Stolaroff
Self
Production
Producer
Kent Martin
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